The Globe Fire, which ignited on May 15 near Vandenberg Space Force Base, burned 27 acres, but as of noon May 16, it is entirely contained. However, full containment doesn’t imply that the fire is extinguished; instead, it signifies that firefighters have established a complete perimeter to prevent further spread. The incident's cause is yet to be determined, highlighting the complexities of wildfire management, which involves both containment and control strategies to ensure safety.
Containment is part of a larger plan for managing a wildfire. It is normally expressed as a percentage and it refers to how much of the fire perimeter has been surrounded/enclosed by a control line.
A fully contained wildfire may continue to burn within the containment perimeter but is not likely to spread, highlighting the importance of understanding what containment truly means.
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