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Laguna Beach: Rancho Fire mapped at 4.6 acres, 50% contained; crews aim for full containment today or tomorrow
Summary
City and fire officials said the Rancho Fire burned 4.6 acres and was 50% contained Wednesday morning. Crews used infrared drones and helipods; the city activated its emergency operations center briefly while evacuations and major road closures were lifted.
Laguna Beach officials said Wednesday morning that the Rancho Fire has burned 4.6 acres and is 50% contained, and that firefighting crews expect to reach full containment later today or by tomorrow.
“Currently, the fire's been mapped out at 4.6 acres in total. We have a total of 50% containment,” Battalion Chief Newcross said, adding that about 200 personnel worked the fire on Tuesday and roughly 75 were assigned for the daytime operations Wednesday. Newcross said crews used unmanned aerial infrared scans overnight and identified one active spot in unburned vegetation that remains the primary objective for the day.
The acting deputy chief said crews planned to continue building line around…
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