Element Fire
2024 wildfire in Arizona, USA
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The 2024 Element Fire was a wildfire that burned 5,364 acres across Mohave County in the U.S. state of Arizona from August 6 to August 19. It was the 8th-largest wildfire of the 2024 Arizona wildfire season,[citation needed] and injured 2 people.
- August 6, 2024 –
- August 19, 2024
| Element Fire | |
|---|---|
| Part of the 2024 Arizona wildfires | |
The wildfire at night | |
| Date(s) |
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| Statistics | |
| Perimeter | 100% contained |
| Burned area | 5,364 acres (2,171 ha; 8 sq mi; 22 km2) |
| Impacts | |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Non-fatal injuries | 2 |
| Structures destroyed | 0 |
| Ignition | |
| Cause | Lightning |
Progression
The fire started on August 6 near Kingman, and by August 8 had grown to 3,986 acres (1,613 ha).[1] 145 personnel were assigned to the fire, and it had reached 5% containment the same day.[2][3] By August 9, the fire had again grown to 5,364 acres (2,171 ha), its maximum coverage, and the fire began to burn into the Mount Tipton area.[4] 2 people were injured due to heat from the fire on August 11, and the number of crews assigned to the fire grew to 206.[5]
By August 12, containment on the fire had reached 16%,[6] and by the morning of August 13 the fire had been declared 31% contained.[7] Demobilization began on August 13, and the number of personnel assigned to the fire dropped to 100.[8] On August 14, containment had again been bumped up to 40%, and it was determined that all road closures would be lifted the following day.[9] By August 16, the fire had been declared 60% contained,[10][11] and on August 19 the fire was declared 100% contained.[12]