Incident Update Thompson Fire
- Date:
- 07/07/2024
- Time:
- 7:29 AM
Media Line:: (601) 340-4711
CAL FIRE BTU Fire Information Line:: (530) 538-7826
Incident Facts
- Name
- Thompson Fire
- Start Date/Time
- 2024-07-02
- Incident Status
- Active
- Location
- Cherokee Road and Thompson Flat Road, Oroville
- Type
- Wildfire
- Cause
- Under Investigation
- Counties
- Butte
- Administration Unit
- CAL FIRE Butte Unit
- Unified Command Agency(s)
- Size
- 3,789
- Containment
- 79%
- Structures Threatened
- 450
- Structures Destroyed
- 26
- Structures Damaged
- 8
- Civilian Injuries
- 0
- Firefighter Injuries
- 2
- Civilian Fatalities
- 0
- Firefighter Fatalities
- 0
Current Situation
Situation Summary
Today's objective is to continue strengthening containment and control lines, and support suppression repair efforts. Firefighters on the line will continue to remain hydrated and ready in the event the fire activity increases. Record hot and dry weather conditions and rugged topography throughout the fire area are challenging for suppression efforts. Windy conditions are of high concern for fire line personnel and their life safety.
Weather Update: Today the dangerous heat will continue, with high temperatures between 106 and 112 degrees expected. So, the EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING will remain in effect. Afternoon relative humidity will drop into the teens. Typical diurnal winds can be expected throughout the day.
A slight cooling trend will continue on Monday and Tuesday, but temperatures will remain at dangerous levels. Therefore, the EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING will remain in effect through Tuesday evening.
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Assigned Resources
Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the State are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow.
- Engines
- 178
- Water Tenders
- 39
- Dozers
- 15
- Hand Crews
- 39
- Total Personnel
- 1728
Cooperating Agencies
| Name | Phone | Address | URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butte County Sheriff's Office, Dept. of Parks and Recreation, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Enterprise Rancheria Estom Yumeka Maidu Tribe, Berry Creek Rancheria of Maidu Indians of California Mechoopda Indian Tribe Of Chico Rancheria, Mooretown Rancheria of Maidu Indians, Konkow Valley Band Of Maidu Indians, Greenville Rancheria of Maidu Indians, AT&T, Pacific Gas and Electric,California Highway Patrol |