Incident Update Boone Fire
- Date:
- 09/11/2024
- Time:
- 8:40 AM
Media line number : (559) 356-5041
Incident Facts
- Name
- Boone Fire
- Start Date/Time
- 2024-09-03
- Incident Status
- Active
- Location
- Highway 198 and Boone Lane, Coalinga
- Type
- Wildfire
- Cause
- Under Investigation
- Counties
- Fresno
- Administration Unit
- CAL FIRE Fresno-Kings Unit
- Unified Command Agency(s)
- Size
- 17,600
- Containment
- 56%
- Structures Threatened
- Structures Destroyed
- Structures Damaged
- Civilian Injuries
- Firefighter Injuries
- Civilian Fatalities
- Firefighter Fatalities
Current Situation
Situation Summary
On Tuesday, firefighters were transported by helicopter to the northern part of the fire zone. They used infrared data from aircraft, which provided heat signatures to help locate and address hot spots. Crews are continuing with suppression repair and are working on establishing and strengthening control lines. Today’s weather remained hot and dry, with temperatures in the near or below 90s. However, a slight cooling trend is expected over the next few days, along with wind gusts reaching up to 35 mph on Wednesday.
Damage inspections have been completed, with 78 inspections conducted. The public is advised to stay informed about current fire conditions, follow road closures and evacuation orders, and avoid downed electrical wires, reporting any issues to PG&E. Fire crews and utility companies will continue working in the area to address any remaining fire concerns, restore utilities, and strengthen infrastructure.
The updated acreage of the fire is now 17,600, based on new aerial data.
Road Closures
All roads except Mineral Springs Road at Highway 198 are open.
Evacuation Zones
Evacuation Information:
Evacuation Orders
Evacuation Orders have been issued for the following zones:
- Fresno County: P12C
- Fresno County: P21C
- Fresno County: P22C
Assigned Resources
Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the State are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow.
- Engines
- 53
- Water Tenders
- 18
- Helicopters
- 4
- Dozers
- 16
- Hand Crews
- 17
- Total Personnel
- 1172
Cooperating Agencies
| Name | Phone | Address | URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresno County Sheriff's Office, Pacific Gas and Electric, California Highway Patrol, BLM, Coalinga Fire Department, California Conservation Corps, California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, American Ambulance, CALTRANS, American Red Cross, Fresno County Roads and CAL OES. |