Fire crews have reached 100% containment of the Carbon Fire in Brea, Orange County. The wildfire burned 205 acres over six days before firefighters successfully established a control line around the entire perimeter. While the fire is contained, officials note that it may still burn within the established boundaries. The cause of the blaze remains under investigation by the Orange County Fire Authority and Cal Fire.
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Small acreage for a six day burn, but it shows how tricky the terrain in those canyons can be. Glad it is contained.
The real question is whether any distribution lines were threatened. A few acres can still take out a local circuit if the fire hits a pole.
Containment is a useful metric for the public, but the distinction between containment and control is where the actual risk management happens.
