CLEARLAKE OAKS, Calif. – Officials said Wednesday afternoon that the stretch of Highway 20 east of Highway 53 to Interstate 5 has been reopened to through traffic.

The portion of highway between Highway 53 and Highway 16 has been only open to single-lane, escorted traffic since Monday, when it was reopened in the wake of the Wye Fire.

The fire had burned 7,934 acres by Wednesday morning, with 70 percent containment, according to Cal Fire.

The highway was reopened as of 2 p.m., according to county and fire officials.

The maximum speed limit in the areas of the fires is 45 miles per hour and will be enforced by the California Highway Patrol.

The public is asked to use extreme caution when driving in areas where crews are working to provide for firefighter safety.