The 33 Fire, which ignited in Kern County at 7:37 a.m. on April 15, has burned 11.3 acres and was fully contained by the morning of April 16. Fire crews from the Bureau of Land Management achieved this containment after approximately 27 hours of active firefighting. Full containment indicates the perimeter is controlled and the fire is halted from spreading, but not necessarily extinguished. Investigations into the fire's cause remain ongoing, and understanding the nuances of containment and control is crucial for wildfire management and safety.
The 33 Fire in Kern County, which started at 7:37 a.m. on April 15, burned 11.3 acres and achieved full containment within 27 hours.
Full containment of a wildfire means surrounding its perimeter with a control line, preventing it from spreading, although the fire may still burn internally.
Containment percentage indicates control over a wildfire's perimeter and involves continuous reporting and inspection by incident management teams on the ground.
While a fire is fully contained, controlling it involves ensuring that it doesn't spread beyond the established containment line, highlighting the complexities of wildfire management.
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