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California city cancels July Fourth fireworks as firefighters battle flames amid hot weather
OROVILLE, Calif. – Officials in a Northern California community cancelled an annual Fourth of July fireworks celebration as an estimated 26,000 residents remained displaced by a growing wildfire, while hundreds of firefighters toiled under extreme heat to keep flames from reaching more homes. The Thompson Fire broke out before...
The West is sizzling under extreme heat and bracing for the threat of more fires as thousands remain evacuated in California
(CNN) — The West is sizzling under a major, prolonged heatwave through July 4 and beyond that’s bringing triple-digit temperatures and fueling wildfire risk as thousands have had to flee their homes from an advancing Northern California blaze. The Thompson Fire has consumed over 3,500 acres in California’s...
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,...
From the Auburn Journal archive: 1959 - Camp Fire Girls campout
Eighty-five Camp Fire Girls attended a campout at the head of Lake Clementine under the direction of Doris Ford. Transportation on the lake was furnished by the Auburn Boat Club. In this photo from the July 2, 1959, edition of the Auburn Journal, one load of girls ready to shove off for the campsite is pictured with C.C. Stanton, Auburn Boat Club commodore at the helm. Mrs. Ray Stiff was the adult leader, and the girls included Peggy Burton, Bonnie Stiff, Janis Consiglio, Janice Uyeda, Dorothy Guy and Grace Barker. Among the adults in charge were Merrilee Clark, assistant camp director; Dagmar Stewart, nurse; and Louise Robinson, waterfront director.
Town Hall Closure: July 4-5
Town Hall will be closed tomorrow, July 4th, as well as Friday, July 5th. Regular office hours will resume Monday, July 8. As a reminder, all fireworks are banned in Loomis including those deemed safe and sane. To report fireworks, please call the Placer County Sheriff non-emergency number at 530-886-5375.
Newsom declares state of emergency for Thompson Fire near Oroville
(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...
Lake Oroville State Recreational Area Temporarily Closed
GRIDLEY, CA (MPG) - Due to the Thompson Fire, all units and entrances of Lake Oroville are closed. All camping reservations have been canceled through July 4. It is planned that the lake will be closed through July 4, as well with dates subject to change. North Forebay is closed due to the Incident Command utilizing the park. Photo courtesy of Lake Oroville State Recreational Area.
Thompson Fire | 3 | July 3, 2024
The THOMPSON FIRE is burning on Cherokee Road and Thompson Flat Road in Oroville (Butte County), California that started on July 2, 2024, at 1051 hours PT. There have been about 3,568 acres burned and has a seven (7) % containment status. EVACUATIONS & SHELTER INFORMATION. Evacuation Orders & Warnings...
Woman who escaped 2018 Camp Fire just before son’s birth is forced to flee another California wildfire while pregnant again
(CNN) — When 24-year-old Arielle Penick fled her home in Oroville, California, from the Thompson Fire Tuesday, she says it brought back memories of evacuating Paradise during the 2018 Camp Fire.
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