New evacuation orders, warnings issued as Boone Fire burns near Coalinga

New evacuation orders and warnings are now in place on Thursday as the Boone Fire continues to burn in Fresno County.

The fire has burned nearly 17,000 acres since it sparked on Tuesday.

Evacuation orders are currently in place for the following zones:

Evacuation warnings have also been issued for the following zones:

You can view a more detailed evacuation map by clicking here .

Changing winds and high heat are combining forces to help fuel the fire.

The flames were sparked in the burn scar left behind by the 2020 Mineral Fire.

CAL FIRE crews are working day and night to prevent the flames from spreading further.

"What we've been doing is we've been attacking the very top of it, that's our first priority and our second priority was to connect it here to 198 in order to get the crews as they're working together to make sure that the fire cannot extend beyond its current box," explained David Acuna with CAL FIRE.

The flames have forced Highway 198 to shut down east and west of Boone Lane.

RELATED: Forward progress stopped on new wildfires near Coalinga as Boone Fire rages

Firefighters on the ground face steep and rocky terrain, having to hike up hill sides to spray down embers and chop down burned trees.

Crews on the ground are fighting the flames with assistance and airdrops from aircraft above.

"When its that steep there's a point at which we just have to use aircraft, kind of hold it in place at the closest location," Acuna said.

The plumes of smoke sending ash and other particles into the skies of the Valley, turning the sunset an ominous orange and red.

The smokey skies are raising concerns about air quality and warnings from the Valley Air District.

"When you inhale particulate matter pollution you're bringing foreign matter into your body and that's going to affect all of your systems and its not good for your health," said Heather Heinks with the Valley Air District.

"So, if you add foreign matter, high heat, exhaustion, all of those elements, we recommend the public stay indoors, reduce their time outside, consider an indoor air filter, stay hydrated."

Officials with the Valley Air District have been in the Coalinga area this week, helping residents get indoor air purifiers into their homes while they face thick smoke.

CAL FIRE says crews will continue to fight the fire through the night with crews on the ground and night flying helicopters.

For news updates, follow Kate Nemarich on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram .