Zero containment on Boot Fire; US 395 remains closed in area

1:00 p.m. update 9/8/18 - Firefighters now have a containment line around three percent of the boot fire which has now grown to 6,873 acres. US 395 nd SR 108 are now open. For a complete update: http://southtahoenow.com/story/09/08/2018/us-395-and-sr-108-open-near-boot-fire-forest-closed-public
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Hot and windy conditions are creating extreme fire behavior on the Boot Fire that is burning nine miles southwest of Walker, California. It is moving most rapidly to the east towards Swauger Creek and to the north on Bootleg Mountain. An infrared flight took place last night that captured the fire size at 6,873 acres. Due to the additional growth, the fire is 0% contained. The fire is under investigation and road closures and evacuation notices remain in effect, with no changes to closures.

Southwest winds will increase around 2pm today, producing another day of active fire behavior. 400 personnel are working on the fire including air support.

Closures:

• From the Nevada-California Stateline, Highway 395 remains OPEN through Walker, California.

• Highway 395 remains CLOSED from the junction of Eastside Lane and Highway 395 in Walker, California extending to the north end of Bridgeport, California.

• State Route 108 (Sonora Pass) remains closed to all east bound traffic to Kennedy Meadows.

• Mountain Warfare Training Center and Leavitt Meadows Pack Station is accessible to employees only.

• Both towns of Bridgeport and Walker are accessible to travelers, with through traffic detoured into Smith Valley at Holbrook Junction via Nevada State Route 338 and California State Route 182.

Evacuations: A mandatory evacuation remains in effect for residents and structures in the area of Fales Hot Springs, Devil’s Gate Pass and Swauger Creek, and for the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center.