Where is Boone Fire burning in Fresno County? Where are evacuations? See map
A wildfire burning in Fresno County had scorched more than 17,000 acres, prompting evacuation orders and closing roads.
As of Friday, Sept. 6, the wildfire was 5% contained, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.
The fire sparked at 12:10 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3, near the intersection of Highway 198 and Boone Lane, 10 miles west of Coalinga, Cal Fire said.
More than 1,600 fire personnel were battling the blaze as of Friday, Cal Fire said, braving “hot and dry” weather conditions with temperatures reaching the high 90s and wind gusts around 20 mph.
The wildfire was burning in grass and brush, Cal Fire said, noting that nearby vegetation was “dry due to above-average temperatures and low relative humidity.”
The cause of the fire was still under investigation as of Friday morning, Cal Fire said.
Exactly where is the Boone Fire burning in Fresno County? Which areas have been evacuated?
Here’s what you need to know:
Where is Boone Fire burning in Fresno County?
As of 8:35 a.m. Friday, the Boone Fire had burned a total of 17,328 acres west of Coalinga in Fresno County.
“In the northern portion, the fire is burning in the area previously affected by the 2020 Mineral Fire,” Cal Fire said.
As of Friday, the Boone Fire was the fourth largest wildland fire actively burning in California, according to the Cal Fire incident page.
Where are evacuations?
As of Friday, evacuation orders had been issued for the following zones in Fresno County, according to Cal Fire: P11A, P22A, P12, P21 and P13A.
Areas affected by evacuated orders include Highway 198 and all side roads from 1 mile west of Coldwell Lane to 2.5 miles east of Coldwell Lane, according to the Fresno County evacuation map, as well as all side roads from the Monterey County-Fresno County line to Crump Lane
Other areas under evacuation orders included Coalinga Mineral Springs, Hot Springs Canyon and Sherman Peak, plus Devil’s Gate, Hans Grieve Canyon and Dogwood Canyon.
Los Gatos Creek Road was under an evacuation order from the San Benito-Fresno County line to 10.25 miles east of the county line.
Carcia Canyon, Little Bear Canyon, Robbers Canyon and portions of White Creek were also being evacuated.
Cal Fire said evacuation warnings were issued for zones P11B, P13B, P17, P20, P22B and P23 in Fresno County.
In Monterey County, zones G021 and G029 were also under evacuation warnings.
Areas under evacuation warnings include Diaz Canyon, Nunez Canyon and portions of Post Canyon, as well as Condon Peak, Spanish Lake, Joaquin Ridge, Pine Canyon and Joaquin Rocks.
Scott Canyon, Oak Flat Canyon, Juniper Ridge and portions of Copper Canyon were all under evacuation warnings.
Residents can go to arcgis.com to view the evacuation map and enter their address for the latest updates.
What’s the difference between evacuation order and evacuation warning?
According to California Standard Statewide Evacuation Terminology, an evacuation order means immediate threat to life.
“This is a lawful order to leave now,” the instructions say. “The area is lawfully closed to public access.”
An evacuation warning means there is a potential threat to life and/or property.
“Those who require additional time to evacuate, and those with pets and livestock should leave now,” instructions say.
Which highways, roads are closed due to wildfire?
As of Friday, Highway 198 was closed from the junction with Highway 25 in Monterey County to 0.6 miles west of Coalinga at Firestone Avenue in Fresno County due to the wildfire, according to Caltrans.
”Motorists are advised to use an alternate route,” the California Department of Transportation said.
Los Gatos Creek Road was closed at Derrick Street, Parsons Road and the San Benito County line.
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