Incident Update Thompson Fire

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Date:
07/07/2024
Time:
6:17 PM

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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
94%
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

Tonight, Firefighters will 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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INCIDENT PHOTOS:

CAL FIRE Thompson Fire 2024

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