Update: White Fire in Merced County remains 100% contained as of Friday morning
Briefly

The White Fire in Merced County, California, ignited on May 15 and burned 23.4 acres before it was contained by a crew of 43 firefighters. While full containment was achieved, the cause of the fire is still under investigation. Cal Fire utilized numerous air tankers to support ground efforts. Containment indicates the fire's perimeter is secured, but does not equate to the fire being out. Subsequent control efforts ensure that the fire does not spread beyond the containment lines, emphasizing the ongoing challenges in wildfire management.
Fire containment is crucial for wildfire management, signifying firefighters' success in surrounding a fire's perimeter, though it doesn’t imply the fire is fully extinguished.
Containment describes how much of a fire's perimeter is secured, indicating a level of control, but does not always equate to complete safety from the fire.
Read at Sacramento Bee
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