CLEARLAKE OAKS, Calif. – A major wildland fire burning for nearly a week in Lake County is expected to be fully contained on Saturday.

Cal Fire said Friday evening that the Wye Fire's containment was at 95 percent, with firefighters holding the size at 7,934 acres.

The Wye Fire includes two incidents burning east of Clearlake Oaks – the Wye, near Highway 20 and Highway 53, and the Walker, burning near Walker Ridge Road in Lake and Colusa counties. The fires started last Sunday afternoon.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation, Cal Fire said.

With the fire about to be fully contained, Cal Fire said it was demobilizing fire crews and engines.

Cal Fire said 719 fire personnel remained on scene Friday evening, along with 82 engines, 20 fire crews, two helicopters, seven bulldozers and nine water tenders.

Highway 20 east of Highway 53 has a strictly enforced speed limit of 45 miles per hour. Drivers are asked to use caution while driving near Spring Valley due to fire personnel and equipment use in the area.

Cal Fire has set up a public information hotline on the Wye Fire; call 707-967-4207 or 707-967-4208.

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