Element Fire

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.

[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.

[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.