Incident Update Boone Fire
- Date:
- 09/04/2024
- Time:
- 8:57 AM
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
- 8,500
- Containment
- 5%
- Structures Threatened
- 75
- Structures Destroyed
- Structures Damaged
- Civilian Injuries
- Firefighter Injuries
- 3
- Civilian Fatalities
- Firefighter Fatalities
Current Situation
Situation Summary
Extreme fire behavior continues with active burning in brush and tall grass on steep, rugged terrain. Limited access and erratic winds are complicating efforts. High temperatures and dry conditions persist, with maximum temperatures expected in the late afternoon to early evening. Firefighters face significant challenges due to high winds and difficult terrain.
Evacuation Zones
Evacuation Information:
Fresno County Evacuations
Status: Evacuation Orders: P12,P13 and P21
These locations are under a evacuation order.
P12 - Los Gatos Creek Rd from the San Benito / Fresno County Line to 10.25 miles east of the county line. Includes Carcia Canyon, Little Bear Canyon, Robbers Canyon, and portions of White Creek.
P13 - Los Gatos Creek Rd including all side roads from 1 mile west of Derrick Ave. to 11 miles west of Derrick Ave. Includes Diaz Canyon, Nunez Canyon, and portions of Post Canyon.
P21 - HWY 198 including all side roads from 1 mile west of Coldwell Ln to 2.5 miles east of Coldwell Ln. This includes the area around the Coalinga Mineral Springs, Hot Springs Canyon, and Sherman Peak.
Status: Evacuation Warnings: P22
These locations are under a evacuation warnings.
P22 - HWY 198 including all side roads from the Monterey / Fresno County line to Crump Ln. This includes the area around Devil's Gate, Hans Grieve Canyon, and Dogwood Canyon.
Assigned Resources
Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the State are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow.
- Engines
- 20
- Water Tenders
- 8
- Dozers
- 11
- Hand Crews
- 3
- Total Personnel
- 175
Cooperating Agencies
| Name | Phone | Address | URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific Gas and Electric |