11 percent is the containment number … 

it’s a really confusing metric because the general public thinks containment = flames. 

Containment = the amount of Fireline that has been constructed around the perimeter of the fire. Fireline must be 1.5x wider than whatever fuel is burning. 

This fire is a great example how 11% can be confusing. There is no visible flames / forward progress has been stopped but there is still potential for flare ups . 

Crews are cutting lines around the fire. once they make progress you will see the percentage increase

Once  100% they will declare control / fire out