Weeks after, Ross Fire 100% contained. Impacts on wildlife minimal but risk on water remains
The Ross Fire is 100% contained weeks after it began. Impact on wildlife is expected to be minimal, though fire-damaged soils pose a multi-year contamination risk to water sources.
Large blazes can leave pockets of natural habitat untouched but fire-damaged soils pose years of contamination risk.
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