Firefighters Are Getting the Upper Hand on Fresno County's Boone Fire

Wildfires

By Anthony W. Haddad

Published 8 months ago on

September 10, 2024

The Boone Fire has burned 17,776 acres and is 44% contained, with some evacuation orders still in place and crews continuing suppression efforts as as of Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024. (CalFire)

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As of Tuesday morning, CalFire reported that the Boone Fire has burned 17,776 acres and is 44% contained.

Evacuation warnings have been lifted, though evacuation orders remain in effect for Zones P12A, P21C, and P22C. All roads are open except Mineral Springs Road at Highway 198.

The Boone Fire evacuation orders are in effect for Zones P12A, P21C, and P22C. (Fresno County SO)

A total of 1,615 personnel are currently working to contain the fire, supported by 116 engines, 53 water tenders, four helicopters, 22 bulldozers, and 44 hand crews.

The Current Situation

The fire has mostly been creeping and smoldering in rugged terrain within its perimeter. Crews are focused on suppression repair and reinforcing control lines.

Weather remains hot and dry with a slight cooling trend expected over the next few days and wind gusts up to 35 mph. Damage inspections are 90% complete, with 78 inspections finished.

CalFire urges the public to stay alert to current fire conditions, follow road closures and evacuation orders, and avoid downed electrical wires.

Fire crews and utility companies will remain in the area to address any lingering fire concerns, restore utilities, and reinforce infrastructure.

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Anthony W. Haddad,

Multimedia Journalist

Anthony W. Haddad, who graduated from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with his undergraduate degree and attended Fresno State for a MBA, is the Swiss Army knife of GV Wire. He writes stories, manages social media, and represents the organization on the ground.