Incident Update Thompson Fire

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Date:
07/04/2024
Time:
4:31 PM

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
3,568
Containment
7%
Structures Threatened
12,180
Structures Destroyed
4
Structures Damaged
0
Civilian Injuries
0
Firefighter Injuries
4
Civilian Fatalities
0
Firefighter Fatalities
0

Current Situation

Situation Summary

CAL FIRE/Butte County Fire Department is at scene of a vegetation fire outside of Oroville, CA. Firefighters continue to strengthen containment and control lines. Over the past 12 hours there has been no change in the noted acreage, but today we are expecting high temperatures which increases the chances for fire growth. Firefighters on the line will continue to remain hydrated and ready in the event the fire activity increases.

To see photos or videos from the incident visit us on Flickr at https://www.flickr.com/photos/calfire/albums/72177720318446477, on YouTube @CALFIREButteCo or follow on Facebook or X/Twitter (Links are located below).

This afternoon downgrades and lifts of Evacuation Orders and Warnings were made, please reference the live evacuation map below.

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-730A (Rusty Dusty Rd, Palmero Dr, Pinenut Way, Plumas Dr south of Pinenut Way)
  • BUT-ONE-731A (Lakeland Blvd & adjoining roads)
  • BUT-KR-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-KR-711, 716
  • BUT-ONE-730, 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
214
Water Tenders
43
Helicopters
20
Dozers
46
Hand Crews
37
Total Personnel
1962

Cooperating Agencies

Name Phone Address URL
Butte County Sheriffs Office, California Department of Parks and Recreation, AT&T, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Pacific Gas and Electric, and the California Highway Patrol.