In this file photo taken on August 3, 2018 flames estimated by firefighters to be 60-80 metres in height (200-260 feet), engulf a ridge as the River fire again threatens the town of Lakeport, California. [Photo: VCG]

The Carr Fire, the seventh largest wild fire in California history that destroyed more than 1,600 homes and killed eight people, has been fully contained, local officials announced Thursday night.

The blaze in the northern of the Golden State scorched nearly 932.4 square km and has burned for 38 days, the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) said on its website.

The department added that firefighters will continue to patrol the area for several days and crews are still working on repairing broken fences and other damage caused by firefighters in their operation.

The fire was started by sparks from a flat tire of a trailer, according to the National Park Service. It spread rapidly, prompting evacuations across Shasta and Trinity counties.

Meanwhile, firefighters are making progress on other wildfires.

Cal Fire said late Monday that the Mendocino Complex fires was contained at 93 percent after hard work by hundreds of firefighters' and could be under full control by Saturday.

The wild fires, consist of the Ranch and River fires, began on July 27 and burned about 1857.1 square km.

The Mendocino Complex fires is now recorded as the largest wild fire in the state's history, according to Cal Fire.