The Scout Fire, initiated on January 14 in Riverside County, has burned two acres and is now fully contained, although its cause remains under investigation.
Full containment means the fire cannot spread beyond its perimeter, but it may still burn internally. Next steps involve controlling the fire to prevent any crossing of this line.
Containment expresses the percentage of the fire perimeter surrounded by control lines, providing a measure of firefighting progress but not indicating overall safety.
While an incident command receives constant progress updates from the ground, containment is part of a broader wildfire management strategy necessary for long-term safety.
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