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13,000 people evacuated as Northern California wildfire burns with no containment
A Northern California wildfire tearing through parched vegetation on the outskirts of Oroville, 150 miles northeast of San Francisco, has triggered 13,000 people to evacuate their homes. The Thompson Fire was at 3,568 acres on Wednesday morning with zero containment, according to Cal Fire. “Conditions out there in our county...
CAL FIRE truck rolls over outside Oroville
(FOX40.COM) — A CAL FIRE truck rolled over Wednesday morning, the Oroville division of the California Highway Patrol said. According to CHP, officers responded to the crash near Aguas Frias Road near Richvale Highway around 7:30 a.m. The crash occurred roughly 20 miles from where firefighters are currently battling the Thompson Fire, which began Tuesday […]
Governor’s Office declares state of emergency for Thompson Fire
(FOX40.COM) — In less than 24 hours, the Thompson Fire has grown from around 15 acres to a massive 3,000 acres near the city of Oroville leading Governor Newsom to declare of state of emergency in Butte County. Some 13,000 residents have been ordered to leave their homes and thousands more are on standby to […]
Wildfire prompts evacuation order for thousands in Northern California as ‘exceptionally dangerous’ heat builds in the West
(CNN) — Thousands have been ordered to evacuate in Northern California due to a wildfire burning in Butte County, as an “exceptionally dangerous and lethal” heat wave in the West ramps up. Soaring temperatures – which will continue into next week – have dried out already-parched vegetation,...
North Valley Community Foundation, Aaron Rodgers announce $100,000 in grants for Thompson Fire relief
OROVILLE, Calif. - The North Valley Community Foundation and Butte County native Aaron Rodgers have deployed $100,000 to help Thompson Fire evacuees. The North Valley Community Foundation said these grants come from their Wildfire Relief and Recovery Fund, which was created to rapidly help organizations working with individuals affected by wildfires, and the Aaron Rodgers NorCal Recovery Fund, which the New York Jets quarterback created at NVCF after the Camp Fire hit Butte County in 2018.
Four major wildfires burn in California amid severe heat wave
Thousands of people in Oroville, California, are under evacuation orders Wednesday because of a fast-moving wildfire. It's one of four major fires in the state, which is in the middle of a heat wave that is expected to last until next week.
Cal Fire injured in Wednesday morning crash in Richvale
RICHVALE, Calif. — Some Cal Fire team members were hospitalized following a crash in Richvale on Wednesday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol (CHP). At around 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday morning, July 3, the CHP in Oroville says officers responded to a report of a crash on Aguas Frias Rd., north of Richvale Highway, involving a Cal Fire engine. When they arrived, they reportedly found the fire engine off the roadway with significant damage.
Thompson Fire in Butte County Expands to 3,000 Acres, Oroville Under Mandatory Evacuation Orders
The Thompson Fire burning in Butte County has seen relentless growth, now engulfing over 3,000 acres near Oroville, as stated by Cal Fire. With zero percent containment as of early Wednesday, the blaze, sparked near Cherokee Road, and Thompson Flat Cemetery has warranted mandatory evacuation orders for about 28,000 residents and warnings for several others. Evacuation advisories cover zones including 532-536, 700-716, and further, as reported by CBS Sacramento. In contrast, warnings are in place for areas such as zones 531, 726, 727.
'You don't know what to expect': Thompson Fire evacuees anxious to return home
OROVILLE, Calif. — The Thompson Fire continues to burn in Butte County and has forced thousands of people to evacuate their homes. Mark Alvidrez, his wife and dog had minutes to leave their house off Kokanee Drive in Oroville. It’s their first time evacuating. “It’s awful. It’s gut-wrenching....
Toyota Amphitheatre makes changes ahead of concerts in triple digit temperatures this week
WHEATLAND, Calif. — Some events are making changes due to the high temperatures hitting Northern California. In Wheatland, the Toyota Amphitheatre had to adjust for the heat ahead of the New Kids on the Block concert. The venue allowed concertgoers to bring in an empty refillable water bottle or...
North Valley Animal Disaster Group activated for Thompson Fire
The North Valley Animal Disaster Group has been activated in response to the Thompson Fire, which broke out Tuesday morning in Oroville. They're currently accepting both large and small animals, including livestock. Tuesday, volunteers braved the heat and gusty winds at the Camelot Equestrian Center, caring for nearly two dozen...
Thompson Fire: Thousands evacuated, firefighters injured and homes destroyed in Butte County wildfire
A wildfire continuing to burn in Butte County has led to thousands of evacuations, injured several firefighters and destroyed multiple structures, officials said Wednesday. The Thompson Fire started around 11 a.m. on July 2 near Cherokee and Thompson Flat Cemetery roads. Spreading flames have led to evacuation orders expanding, including parts of the city of Oroville.
Thousands evacuate as Northern California wildfire spreads. More hot weather is expected
OROVILLE, Calif. — Firefighters lined roads to keep flames from reaching homes as helicopters dropped water on a growing wildfire Wednesday in Northern California that has forced at least 26,000 people to evacuate, as the state sweltered under extreme heat. The Thompson fire broke out before noon Tuesday about...
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