Chileno Fire reaches 95% containment in Marin County

Containment update

The Chileno Fire in Marin County has reached 95% containment, according to an update published by the Sacramento Bee. The figure indicates that most of the fire’s perimeter is contained.

What the figure means

A containment percentage measures how much of a fire’s perimeter has been surrounded by control lines or other barriers intended to keep the fire from spreading. A fire at 95% containment is not necessarily fully contained, and containment can change as conditions and firefighting work continue.

Local impact

The update identifies the incident as the Chileno Fire in Marin County. It does not include additional details about evacuation orders, road closures, injuries, damage, acreage, firefighting resources or the time of the next update.

What comes next

Fire officials will continue working toward full containment and monitoring the remaining portion of the fire’s perimeter. Residents should rely on official Marin County and fire agency notices for instructions affecting their area.