Explanation of fire "containment" and other terms
The Gold Ranch Fire is eight percent contained, which may sound low to the public.
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Reno Fire says the Gold Ranch fire is now 100% contained. Crews will continue to monitor the area over the weekend. Â
The Gold Ranch Fire is at 8% containment, which sounds low to the public given many can no longer see smoke or flames, but a fire chief we spoke to says containment doesn't mean extinguishment.Â
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