Thousands Evacuated in Butte County as Thompson Fire Burns: 3,000 Acres, Zero Percent Contained

Oroville, Butte County, California United States of America
Approximately 28,000 people in Oroville affected by evacuation orders
Burned over 3,000 acres
California National Guard mobilized to assist with evacuation efforts
Evacuation warnings issued for zones: BUT CHE 531, BUT ONE 726, BUT ONE 727, BUT ORO 964, BUT OSE 802, BUT OSE 804, BUT OSE 805,BUT OSE 811,BUT OSE 816,BUT OSE 820
Exceptionally dangerous and lethal heat wave builds in the West with temperatures soaring throughout the day and night, dry conditions, and strong winds
Four firefighters injured while battling the blaze
Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency for Butte County on July 3, 2024
Located near Paradise and other nearby areas including Oregon City
Mandatory evacuation orders issued for zones: BUT-CHE-532 to BUT-KR-716, BUT-ONE-730 to BUT-OSE-828, BUT HUR 851, BUT ORO 953 toBUT ORO 960
Red flag warnings issued for numerous counties in California
Residents advised to go to evacuation shelters:Oroville Church of the Nazarene at 2238 Monte Vista Ave., Oroville, CA and Gridley/Butte Co Fairgrounds at 199 E Hazel St, Gridley, CA
Started on July 3, 2024
Thompson Fire in Northern California
Zero percent contained
Thousands Evacuated in Butte County as Thompson Fire Burns: 3,000 Acres, Zero Percent Contained

Thompson Fire Evacuation Orders in Northern California

Mandatory evacuation orders have been issued for thousands of residents in Butte County, California due to the Thompson Fire. The fire, which started on July 3, 2024, has burned over 3,000 acres and is currently zero percent contained.

Evacuation Orders and Warnings

Mandatory evacuation orders have been issued for the following zones:

  • BUT-CHE-532 to BUT-KR-716
  • BUT-ONE-730 to BUT-OSE-828 -BUT HUR 851, BUT ORO 953 to BUT ORO 960 Evacuation warnings have been issued for the following zones: -BUT CHE 531 -BUT ONE 726, BUT ONE 727 -BUT ORO 964 -BUT OSE 802, BUT OSE 804, BUT OSE 805, BUT OSE 811, BUT OSE 816, BUT OSE 820 Evacuation Shelters

Residents have been advised to go to the following evacuation shelters: -Oroville Church of the Nazarene at 2238 Monte Vista Ave., Oroville, CA -Gridley/Butte Co Fairgrounds at 199 E Hazel St, Gridley, CA Injuries and Firefighters

four firefighters have been injured while battling the blaze. Impacted Population and Surrounding Areas

the population of approximately 28,000 people in Oroville has been affected by the evacuation orders. The Thompson Fire is located near Paradise, where the devastating Camp Fire occurred in 2018. Other nearby areas include Oregon City. Government Response and Assistance

governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency for Butte County on July 3, 2024. The California National Guard has been mobilized to assist with the evacuation efforts. Heat Wave and Red Flag Warnings

the Thompson Fire comes as an “exceptionally dangerous and lethal” heat wave builds in the West, with temperatures soaring throughout the day and night, dry conditions, and strong winds. Red flag warnings have been issued for numerous counties in California.



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  • Unique Points
    • No fatalities have been reported as of Wednesday morning.
    • Sheriff Kory Honea of Butte County made the evacuation orders affecting many residents of Oroville.
  • Accuracy
    • About 13,000 people were ordered to evacuate from Butte County on Tuesday night due to the spreading wildfire.
    • Mandatory evacuation orders affect approximately 28,000 people near downtown Oroville due to the Thompson Fire.
  • Deception (100%)
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97%

  • Unique Points
    • Four firefighters battling the blaze have been injured, Cal Fire said.
    • Cal Fire said the fire was zero percent contained in an update early Wednesday morning.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
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96%

  • Unique Points
    • Thompson Fire has burned over 3,002 acres with no containment reported in Butte County, California.
    • Mandatory evacuation orders affect approximately 28,000 people near downtown Oroville due to the Thompson Fire.
  • Accuracy
    • Approximately 28,000 people are under evacuation orders near downtown Oroville due to the Thompson Fire.
    • Several state water project facilities including the Hyatt Powerplant facility and Lake Oroville Visitor Center are under evacuation orders.
  • Deception (100%)
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99%

Thompson Fire | CAL FIRE

CAL FIRE Unknown Author Wednesday, 03 July 2024 18:39
  • Unique Points
    • Mandatory Evacuation Orders issued for zones: BUT-CHE-532 to BUT-KR-716, BUT-ONE-730 to BUT-OSE-828, AND BUT-HUR-851, BUT-ORO-953 to BUT-ORO-960
    • Evacuation Shelters: Oroville Church of the Nazarene at 2238 Monte Vista Ave., Oroville, and Gridley/Butte Co Fairgrounds at 199 E Hazel St, Gridley, CA
  • Accuracy
    • A wildfire named Thompson, which began in Butte County, California on Tuesday morning, has burned over 3000 acres and threatened the residents of Oroville.
    • About 13,000 people were ordered to evacuate from Butte County on Tuesday night due to the spreading wildfire.
    • The cause of the Thompson fire is under investigation by Cal Fire.
    • No fatalities have been reported as of Wednesday morning.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
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    None Found At Time Of Publication