Acres Burned And Evacuations

Thompson Fire Explodes in Butte County

Acres Burned and Evacuations

The Thompson fire has burned over 3,000 acres in the North Oroville community and was zero percent contained on Tuesday, according to Cal Fire. Evacuation orders were issued for parts of Oroville and an estimated 13,000 people were under evacuation orders as of 6 pm Tuesday.

Thompson Fire Quickly Grows

The fast-moving Thompson Fire began burning homes in Oroville at around 11 am on July 2 near Cherokee and Thompson Flat Cemetery roads. The fire quickly grew to almost 100 acres on Tuesday and eventually blackened more than 3,000 acres.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

Conclusion

The Thompson Fire is a reminder of the devastating impact that wildfires can have on our communities. It is important to be prepared for wildfires by having an evacuation plan in place and taking steps to protect your home from fire.

If you are in the path of a wildfire, follow the instructions of local officials and evacuate immediately. Wildfires can move quickly and there may not be time to wait for an official evacuation order.