UPPER LAKE, Calif. – A wildland fire burning since last week near Upper Lake has been fully contained.

The Elk fire burned a total of 673 acres, according to a Tuesday night report from Cal Fire.

The fire began on Sept. 2 off of Elk Mountain and Mount Dinger roads north of Upper Lake.

Mop up and patrol on the fire is anticipated to continue through the end of the week, according to Cal Fire.

Officials said the cause of the fire remains under investigation.

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