Incident Update Thompson Fire
- Date:
- 07/08/2024
- Time:
- 2:52 PM
Media Line:: (530) 521-8265
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
- 98%
- 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
This morning, CAL FIRE IMT 6 will be transitioning the incident to the CAL FIRE Butte Unit. Firefighters continue focusing on 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.
Weather Update: Overnight and this morning, warm conditions prevailed, with low temperatures in the mid-70s to lower 80s. Relative humidity recovery was moderate overnight. Weak, northeasterly winds prevailed across the fire. Today, slightly cooler conditions are anticipated, but dangerous levels of heat are still expected. So, the EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING will remain in effect. Afternoon relative humidity will drop into the teens, with typical diurnal winds expected. The excessive heat will continue through Tuesday, with temperatures remaining well above seasonal normals.
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Assigned Resources
Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the State are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow.
- Engines
- 81
- Water Tenders
- 19
- Dozers
- 14
- Hand Crews
- 33
- Total Personnel
- 1185
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 |