Fire crews made significant progress over the weekend in halting the advance of massive and deadly Woolsey fire, which is now 94 percent contained.

No fatalities have been reported since Wednesday, when Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department officials confirmed that additional human remains were discovered in Agoura Hills, bringing the death toll from the fire to three.

The grim discovery came in the morning, in the 32000 block of Lobo Canyon Road, an area affected by the Woolsey Fire.

Meanwhile on the firelines, crews had to contend with a new flare-up that was reported Wednesday in the Point Mugu area in Ventura County.

That followed another flare-up Tuesday near Lake Sherwood and Carlisle Canyon. Originally estimated at about 50 acres, it eventually grew to 1,000 acres.

Despite setbacks, firefighters have maintained the upper hand on the blaze, which has now burned a total of 98,949 acres.

Authorities said the flare-ups should serve as a reminder of the continuing danger the flames pose to the community.

Los Angeles County Fire Department Chief Daryl L. Osby described the flare-up as "just an example of many canyons we're concerned about in L.A. County.''

 

 

Authorities said the risk from the stubborn flames continues to drop, with people going home to many areas that were evacuated.

Topanga Elementary Charter School remained closed on Friday, pending an evaluation from officials to determine when the campus and surrounding areas can be deemed safe for students and faculty to return. Updates are available on the LAUSD website.

Since the Woolsey fire broke out on Thursday, Nov. 8, the flames have claimed three lives, left three people injured and destroyed 1500 structures.

A total of 3,592 fire personnel battled the blaze at its height, according to Cal Fire, along with 619 fire engines and 22 helicopters.

The cause of the Woolsey fire remains under investigation.

Elsewhere, firefighters made significant progress against the 4,531-acre Hill fire, which is now 100 percent contained.

The interactive map below shows all of major wildfires in California this year.

City News Service contributed to this report.