The Frenchman Fire, which started on Nov. 7 in Los Angeles County, has burned 94 acres and was fully contained by fire crews after more than a month.
Despite achieving 100% containment of the Frenchman Fire, it is crucial to understand that this does not mean the fire has been extinguished—it may still be actively burning within the perimeter.
Containment is a critical aspect of wildfire management, indicating how much of the fire's perimeter has been surrounded by control lines, but it does not guarantee safety.
Fire containment is measured through constant reports from incident command to assess how well the fireline is constructed and how effective it is at containing the blaze.
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