Today, July 2, 2024, Butte County’s latest fire broke out at approximately 11:45 AM.
The fire, which is being referred to as the Thompson Fire, began on Cherokee Road and Thompson Flat Road in Oroville earlier today.
This wildfire comes as the third one in the last few days, as Butte County has also been the scene for both the Bar Fire, which took place on June 27, and the Apache Fire, which happened on June 24.
The Thompson fire however is by far the biggest one out of the three. As of the latest updates obtained from Cal Fire, the fire has already consumed 2,136 acres.
In response to the Thompson Fire, multiple evacuation orders have been issued for the following areas:
BUT-CHE-532
BUT-CHE-533
BUT-CHE-534
BUT-CHE-535
BUT-CHE-536
BUT-HUR-851
BUT-KR-700
BUT-KR-701
BUT-KR-702
BUT-KR-703
BUT-KR-704
BUT-KR-705
BUT-KR-706
BUT-KR-707
BUT-KR-708
BUT-KR-709
BUT-KR-710
BUT-KR-711
BUT-KR-712
BUT-KR-713
BUT-KR-714
BUT-KR-715
BUT-KR-716
BUT-ONE-730
BUT-ONE-731
BUT-ORO-953
BUT-ORO-954
BUT-ORO-958
BUT-ORO-959
BUT-ORO-960
BUT-ORO-965
BUT-OSE-800
Beyond this, many other areas have received evacuation warnings.
These areas are:
BUT-CHE-531
BUT-ONE-726
BUT-ONE-727
BUT-ORO-964
BUT-OSE-801
BUT-OSE-802
BUT-OSE-804
BUT-OSE-805
BUT-OSE-806
BUT-OSE-807
BUT-OSE-808
BUT-OSE-809
BUT-OSE-810
BUT-OSE-811
BUT-OSE-816
Just as with the Apache Fire and the Bar Fire, residents of all affected areas are urged to follow evacuation orders to ensure their safety.
Authorities and fire crews are actively working to contain the fire and minimize the damage.
As the situation in Oroville unfolds, it’s essential to stay tuned to your local news for updates and keep an eye out for evacuation notices.
Like always, there are things that are more important than a story, a house, and even land, and that is your life.
So, we at the Roadrunner urge everyone to stay safe and obey the authorities, because moments like these are serious and must be taken seriously.
We hope all is well, and remember to stay safe.