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    Fire crews make first containment gains on Thompson Fire

    By Jacque Porter,

    2 days ago

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    (FOX40.COM) - Fire crews battling the Thompson Fire gained some containment of the burn for the first time according to the latest reports from CAL FIRE.

    A Thursday morning report from CAL FIRE says that the 3,568-acre blaze just outside Oroville is now 7% contained.

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    According to CAL FIRE, 4 firefighters have been injured fighting the Thompson Fire and 4 structures have been destroyed.

    The fire started on Tuesday and has prompted the state to issue evacuation orders and warnings for thousands of nearby residents.

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