The Laguna Fire in Camarillo, Ventura County, California, ignited on January 23, 2025, and has since consumed 83 acres. As of January 26, firefighters have successfully contained 98% of the blaze, suggesting that only 2% remains uncontrolled. Containment refers to the percentage of the fire perimeter secured by control lines, although it does not imply that the fire is extinguished. Investigations into the fire's cause are ongoing, and the containment efforts reflect a strategic approach to wildfire management and public safety.
Containment indicates what percentage of the fire perimeter has been surrounded by a control line. In this case, it means that 98% of the wildfire is halted from spreading.
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.
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