Fire crews make first containment gains on Thompson Fire
Jul 04, 2024
(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.