Incident Update Boone Fire
- Date:
- 09/04/2024
- Time:
- 3:51 PM
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:
Evacuation Orders
Evacuation Orders have been issued for the following zones:
- Fresno County: P13
- Fresno County: P21
- Fresno County: P12
Evacuation Warnings
Evacuation Warnings have been issued for the following zones:
- Fresno County: P22
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 |