Thursday, Sept. 5, 8:20 a.m. Update

The Boone Fire, which ignited Tuesday afternoon, has rapidly spread to 12,252 acres and is only 5% contained, according to CalFire.

From the most recent report, 75 structures remain under threat as the fire continued to burn actively on Wednesday.

Receptive fuels and favorable conditions contributed to its spread, with the northern section burning in the 2020 Mineral Fire footprint. Over the next three days, temperatures are expected to exceed 100 degrees, with dry conditions and afternoon winds up to 25 mph complicating firefighting efforts in the steep, rugged terrain.

Original Story

The Boone Fire, which started Tuesday near Coalinga, along Highway 198 and Boone Lane, has grown to 11,000 acres and is 5% contained, according to the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office.

CalFire reported that 75 structures are threatened, with 20 engines, 11 dozers, eight water tenders, three hand crews, and 175 personnel working on containment. Three firefighters have been injured while battling to corral the wildfire. CalFire said that they were minor injuries and the firefighters were taken to the local hospital.

Firefighters are facing significant challenges due to the high winds and difficult terrain, incident managers report. Extreme fire behavior continues with active burning in brush and tall grass on steep, rugged terrain. Limited access and erratic winds are complicating containment efforts.

The wildfire’s cause is under investigation.

Related Story: Boone Fire Ignites, Burns 704 Acres Near Coalinga in Fresno County

Evacuation Orders and Warnings

Evacuation Orders:

• Fresno County: P12 – Los Gatos Creek Road 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.
• Fresno County: P13 – Los Gatos Creek Road including all side roads from 1 mile west of Derrick Avenue to 11 miles west of Derrick. Includes Diaz Canyon, Nunez Canyon, and portions of Post Canyon.
• Fresno County: P21 – Highway 198 including all side roads from 1 mile west of Coldwell Lane to 2.5 miles east of Coldwell. This includes the area around the Coalinga Mineral Springs, Hot Springs Canyon, and Sherman Peak.

Evacuation Warnings:

• Fresno County: P22 – Highway 198 including all side roads from the Monterey-Fresno County line to Crump Lane. This includes the area around Devil’s Gate, Hans Grieve Canyon, and Dogwood Canyon.