The Sand Fire, which scorched nearly 39,000 acres of land on the eastern side of the Santa Clarita Valley, has reached 93 percent containment eight days after the fire began, according to officials.

A tweet Saturday morning by the L.A. County Fire Department said firefighters had gained ground on the fire, upping containment to the low 90s, with 38,875 acres burned.

Only three road closures are still in effect.

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Sand Canyon Road and Placerita Canyon Road going into Bear Divide, as well as Little Tujunga north of the Wildlife Waystation are all closed while crews work to mop up the last of the fire.

On Friday, firefighters did controlled burns near Camp 9, to prevent the spread of the fire north, away from the eastern front where the last active flames are being fought.

Nearly 1,700 firefighting personnel are still working to put out the blaze, assisted by 10 helicopters, 100 fire engines and ten bulldozers.

Some insurance companies are accepting claims from residents who were affected by the fire, but full coverage might not come to the Acton, Agua Dulce and Sand Canyon areas until the fire is completely contained.