Incident Update Thompson Fire

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Date:
07/05/2024
Time:
6:29 AM

Public Fire Information: (866) 916-3566

Media Line: (601) 340-4711

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
46%
Structures Threatened
4,384
Structures Destroyed
25
Structures Damaged
6
Civilian Injuries
0
Firefighter Injuries
2
Civilian Fatalities
0
Firefighter Fatalities
0

Current Situation

Situation Summary

Firefighters continue to strengthen containment and control lines. Firefighters on the line will continue to remain hydrated and ready in the event the fire activity increases.

Weather Update: For today, dangerous heat will continue across the incident. Afternoon temperatures will climb into the 104-112 range. Therefore, an EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING remains in effect. Relative humidity will decrease in the lower to middle teens, with even some single-digit humidity possible. Typical diurnal winds will prevail with southwesterly winds, gusting 10 to 15 MPH, this afternoon and evening. The hot and dry conditions will continue through Sunday and early next week. 

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Incident Photos

Evacuation Zones

Evacuation Information:

Evacuation Orders & Warnings

Evacuation Orders/Warnings lifted – OPEN WITH NO RESTRICTIONS

  • BUT-ONE-727 & 726
  • BUT-CHE-531
  • BUT-ORO-958, 964, 965
  • BUT-OSE-804, 805, 806A, 811, 816, 817, 818, 828, 829, 819, 820, 802
  • BUT-OSE-806, 807, 808, 809, 810, 801

Evacuation Warnings

  • BUT-KR-700, 701, 702, 703, 704, 705, 706, 707, 708, 709, 710, 712, 713, 714, 715
  • BUT-CHE-532, 536A, 533A (North of Yadira Lane)
  • BUT-HUR-851
  • BUT-ONE-730, 730A (Rusty Dusty Rd, Palmero Dr, Pinenut Way, Plumas Dr south of Pinenut Way)
  • BUT-ONE-731A (Lakeland Blvd & adjoining roads)
  • BUT-KR-711, 716, 716A (South of Ward Blvd and Plumas Dr and adjoining roads)
  • BUT-ORO-953, 954, 959, 960

Evacuation Orders:

  • UT-CHE-533, 534, 535, 536
  • BUT-ONE-731

All parks remaining closed today

  • Spillway Launch Ramp and Day Use Area
  • Burma Day Use Area
  • All portions of Brad Freeman Trail and Dan Beebe Trail from Lakeland and Burma trailheads to Canyon Drive
  • These areas are within fire area and anticipated to be closed for an extended period for damage assessment and repairs. 
  • Additionally north forebay will be closed through the weekend to coordinate responding public safety staff assisting with responding to the incident

Evacuation Shelter

  • Oroville Church of the Nazarene
    2238 Monte Vista Ave., Oroville

Small Animal Evacuation Shelter

2279 Del Oro Ave, Oroville, CA 95965

Large Animal Evacuation Shelter

Camelot Equestrian Park

1985 Clark Road, Oroville, CA 95965

Assigned Resources

Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the State are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow.

Engines
242
Water Tenders
52
Helicopters
13
Dozers
47
Hand Crews
39
Total Personnel
2219

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 Mechoppda 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