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A wildfire that began over the weekend in Shelby County, Alabama and burned more than 700 acres is now fully contained, forestry officials said Tuesday. Learn more in the video above. Below are the latest updates from the Alabama Forestry Commission and Cahaba Valley Fire and EMR District.—TUESDAY UPDATESAlabama Forestry Commission, 3:58 p.m.Acres burned: 740 acresContainment: 100 percent"After working almost around the clock for four days, firefighters with the Alabama Forestry Commission have reached 100 percent containment on the Stone Gate Fire in north Shelby County. Total containment was reached at 2:42 p.m. this afternoon. Twenty-three people (representing 18 counties across Alabama) are still working on the fire, reinforcing the containment lines, cutting any dead trees near the lines, and other work to ensure live sparks do not have a chance to escape during tomorrow's predicted strong winds. See newly released photos of firefighters battling the fire over the last few days below or click here to view them on Facebook.March Fire Comparison: 2021 338 fires 7,283 acres burned2022 390 fires14,168 acres burned—Cahaba Valley Fire, 12 p.m."Forestry and ALEA are still on scene today, along with Four Mile and Cahaba Valley assisting. Crews are trying to make a good hard push today to establish sound fire breaks in anticipation of the upcoming weather tomorrow predicting high winds."Alabama Forestry Commission, 9:37 a.m.Acres burned: 580Containment: 90 percent"Alabama Forestry Commission firefighters begin their fourth day battling a wildfire in north Shelby County. Extremely rough terrain has hampered efforts to get the fire contained. "Today they will work on complete containment of the fire as well as working to reinforce containment lines in preparation for the weather front tomorrow that will bring strong winds and humidity in the 30s."MONDAY UPDATES Cahaba Valley Fire, 11:09 p.m."Cahaba Valley would like to give a huge shoutout and Thank you to all the men and women of the Alabama Forestry Commission and ALEA for their continuing efforts again today to contain the fire. Crews have come from Shelby, Jefferson, Walker, Blount, Mobile, Marshall, Clark, Bullock, Fayett, St. Clair, and Hale to work this fire that has now grown to approximately 600 acres."We also want to thank Hoover Fire Station 7 for helping us provide lodging tonight for some of the crew. Often times these men and women stay out on the fire line or sleep in their trucks, so a bed and shower option was greatly received and appreciated. They will be out again tomorrow continuing to contain the fire so expect to still have smoke in the valley for the next few days."Alabama Forestry Commission, 9:19 p.m.Acres burned: 580Containment: 90 percent"Alabama Forestry Commission firefighters continue to work tonight to construct containment lines around the fire," the forestry official said. "They are concentrating on the northeast flank where the terrain is extremely rocky and rough."The AFC said firefighters have the fire 90% contained. So far, there has been no property loss or injuries since the fire was first reported Saturday afternoon.Cahaba Valley Fire, 7:45 p.m. "Now that the sun is down we are aware the fire is still very visible. Forestry is still on scene at this time and has started many of the fires you see. Part of the process is to backburn the area. We are aware of the condition and are monitoring it."Alabama Forestry Commission, 4:20 p.m. Acres burned: 580Containment: 80 percent"The Commission currently has 18 firefighters on the fire, and they are having to construct containment lines by hand (rakes and leaf blowers) because of the extremely rough terrain," a forestry commission spokesperson said. "The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) has been in the air again today making water drops on the northeast flank of the fire to slow the fire down enough to allow crews to construct containment lines."Cahaba Valley Fire, 10:15 a.m. "The fire on 41/Double Oak Mt. is contained at this time. Forestry is on scene double-checking all fire breaks. Be advised there will be smoke in the Dunnavant Valley area for possibly several days. You may see spot fires on the mountain but, crews will be checking the fire break in Stonegate Farms throughout the next few days."SUNDAY UPDATES Cahaba Valley Fire, 7:30 p.m.After 28 hours since the beginning of the Stonegate fire, all CVFD units are clear from the scene. Forestry is coordinating all on-going operations moving forward. There will continue to be smoke and smoldering debris from inside the perimeter of the fire, possibly for several days, especially near the upper ridges and hard to reach areas. CVFD personnel will be checking the fire breaks behind the homes in Stonegate every hour throughout the night.Cahaba Valley Fire, 7 p.m. "A fire break has been established around the perimeter of the fire near Lake Purdy. Our units have gone in service and Birmingham FD is remaining on scene to coordinate with Forestry to establish a more substantial line around the fire. There will continue to be smoke and smoldering material inside the perimeter throughout the night."Cahaba Valley Fire, 3:20 p.m."Crews from CVFD, along with Birmingham FD, are working another woods fire in the Lake Purdy area. Please use caution in the Sicard Hollow Road and Tidwell Circle area due to the presence of emergency personnel and vehicles."Cahaba Valley Fire, 8:30 a.m."Crews are working to contain the fire by establishing fire breaks today. The spread has slowed considerably. Be mindful you will probably see and smell smoke for a few days."Watch �������� 13 News and get the �������� 13 app for the latest updates.