After being active for 46 hours, the Broadway Fire in Monterey County has burned 57 acres, and as of Saturday, firefighters have managed to encircle the entire perimeter with control lines. The fire's cause is still under investigation.
Full containment of the Broadway Fire means that firefighters have surrounded the blaze with control lines, effectively preventing it from spreading further, although it may continue to burn within the perimeter.
Containment is reported as a percentage, reflecting how much of the fire's perimeter is secured by control lines. This percentage shows the level of control, but not necessarily the safety of the surrounding area.
The fire containment process involves continual updates from firefighters, with mappers documenting the status of the fireline to adjust containment percentages as progress is made.
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