In photos: Thompson Fire in Butte County
Molten metal from a burned car meanders on the road as flames engulf a home during the Thompson fire in Oroville, California on July 2, 2024. A heatwave is sending temperatures soaring resulting in red flag fire warnings throughout the state.
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A car burns as flames engulf a home nearby during the Thompson fire in Oroville, California on July 2, 2024. A heatwave is sending temperatures soaring resulting in red flag fire warnings throughout the state.
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Firefighters assess the scene as flames overtake a residential neighborhood during the Thompson fire in Oroville, California on July 2, 2024. A heatwave is sending temperatures soaring resulting in red flag fire warnings throughout the state.
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Vehicles burn outside a home during the Thompson fire in Oroville, California on July 2, 2024. A heatwave is sending temperatures soaring resulting in red flag fire warnings throughout the state.
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Goats look on as flames approach a home during the Thompson fire in Oroville, California on July 2, 2024. A heatwave is sending temperatures soaring resulting in red flag fire warnings throughout the state.
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Smoke billows over a home during the Thompson fire in Oroville, California on July 2, 2024. A heatwave is sending temperatures soaring resulting in red flag fire warnings throughout the state.
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Flames engulf a home during the Thompson fire in Oroville, California on July 2, 2024. A heatwave is sending temperatures soaring resulting in red flag fire warnings throughout the state.
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An air tanker drops fire retardant over a home during the Thompson fire in Oroville, California on July 2, 2024. A heatwave is sending temperatures soaring resulting in red flag fire warnings throughout the state.
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Flames engulf a home during the Thompson fire in Oroville, California on July 2, 2024. A heatwave is sending temperatures soaring resulting in red flag fire warnings throughout the state.
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A car burns as flames engulf a home nearby during the Thompson fire in Oroville, California on July 2, 2024. A heatwave is sending temperatures soaring resulting in red flag fire warnings throughout the state.
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A vehicle burns as flames engulf a home nearby during the Thompson fire in Oroville, California on July 2, 2024. A heatwave is sending temperatures soaring resulting in red flag fire warnings throughout the state.
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An air tanker drops fire retardant during the Thompson fire in Oroville, California on July 2, 2024. A heatwave is sending temperatures soaring resulting in red flag fire warnings throughout the state.
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Flames engulf a home during the Thompson fire in Oroville, California on July 2, 2024. A heatwave is sending temperatures soaring resulting in red flag fire warnings throughout the state.
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An air tanker flies through smoke after dropping fire retardant on the fire line during the Thompson fire in Oroville, California on July 2, 2024. A heatwave is sending temperatures soaring resulting in red flag fire warnings throughout the state.
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A car burns as flames engulf a home during the Thompson fire in Oroville, California on July 2, 2024. A heatwave is sending temperatures soaring resulting in red flag fire warnings throughout the state.
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A car burns as flames engulf a home during the Thompson fire in Oroville, California on July 2, 2024. A heatwave is sending temperatures soaring resulting in red flag fire warnings throughout the state.
Thompson Fire Burns In Oroville
A home is seen engulfed in flames during the Thompson Fire in Oroville, Calif., Tuesday, July 2, 2024.
Thompson Fire Burns In Oroville
A home is seen engulfed in flames during the Thompson Fire in Oroville, Calif., Tuesday, July 2, 2024.
Thompson Fire Burns In Oroville
Flames are seen on a ridge at Potters Ravine Recreation Area near Lake Oroville during the Thompson Fire in Oroville, Calif., Tuesday, July 2, 2024.
Thompson Fire Burns In Oroville
An inmate firefighter with the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Antelope Conservation Camp Crew 4 constructs a hand line while battling the Thompson Fire in Oroville, Calif., Tuesday, July 2, 2024.
Thompson Fire Burns In Oroville
Inmate firefighters with the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Antelope Conservation Camp march along Canyon Drive while battling the Thompson Fire in Oroville, Calif., Tuesday, July 2, 2024.
Thompson Fire Burns In Oroville
Flames are seen on a ridge at Potters Ravine Recreation Area near Lake Oroville during the Thompson Fire in Oroville, Calif., Tuesday, July 2, 2024.
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A CalFire fireman takes photos as the Thompson fire burns over Lake Oroville in Oroville, California on July 2, 2024. A heatwave is sending temperatures soaring resulting in red flag fire warnings throughout the state.
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A night ops helicopter drops water on the Thompson fire in Oroville, California on July 2, 2024. A heatwave is sending temperatures soaring resulting in red flag fire warnings throughout the state.
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A night ops helicopter drops water on the Thompson fire in Oroville, California on July 2, 2024. A heatwave is sending temperatures soaring resulting in red flag fire warnings throughout the state.
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The Thompson fire burns around Lake Oroville in Oroville, California on July 2, 2024. A heatwave is sending temperatures soaring resulting in red flag fire warnings throughout the state.
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A helicopter shines a light over the Thompson fire as it burns around Lake Oroville in Oroville, California on July 2, 2024. A heatwave is sending temperatures soaring resulting in red flag fire warnings throughout the state.
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Law enforcement members watch as the Thompson fire burns over Lake Oroville in Oroville, California on July 2, 2024. A heatwave is sending temperatures soaring resulting in red flag fire warnings throughout the state.
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A night ops helicopter drops water on the Thompson fire in Oroville, California on July 2, 2024. A heatwave is sending temperatures soaring resulting in red flag fire warnings throughout the state.
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TOPSHOT - A boat moves along Lake Oroville as the Thompson fire continues to burn in Oroville, California on July 3, 2024. A heatwave is sending temperatures soaring resulting in red flag fire warnings throughout the state.
Thompson Fire Burns In Northern California
OROVILLE, CALIFORNIA - JULY 03: A burned home that was destroyed by the Thompson Fire on July 03, 2024 in Oroville, California. At least 12,000 Butte County residents have been evacuated as they flee the Thompson Fire that has burned more than 3,000 acres and destroyed multiple homes since starting on Monday. The fire is zero percent contained.
Thompson Fire Burns In Northern California
OROVILLE, CALIFORNIA - JULY 03: Burned trees stand in front of the Oroville Dam spillway after the Thompson Fire moved through the area on July 03, 2024 in Oroville, California. At least 12,000 Butte County residents have been evacuated as they flee the Thompson Fire that has burned more than 3,000 acres and destroyed multiple homes since starting on Monday. The fire is zero percent contained.
Thompson Fire Burns In Northern California
OROVILLE, CALIFORNIA - JULY 03: A burned home that was destroyed by the Thompson Fire on July 03, 2024 in Oroville, California. At least 12,000 Butte County residents have been evacuated as they flee the Thompson Fire that has burned more than 3,000 acres and destroyed multiple homes since starting on Monday. The fire is zero percent contained.
Thompson Fire Burns In Northern California
OROVILLE, CALIFORNIA - JULY 03: Phos-Chek fire retardant falls from a firefighter aircraft ahead of the Thompson Fire on July 03, 2024 in Oroville, California. At least 12,000 Butte County residents have been evacuated as they flee the Thompson Fire that has burned more than 3,000 acres and destroyed multiple homes since starting on Monday. The fire is zero percent contained.
Thompson Fire: Wildfire in Butte County of California
CALIFORNIA, USA - JULY 2: A view of flames as Thompson Fire of wildfires continue in Oroville of Butte County in California, United States on July 2, 2024.
Thompson Fire: Wildfire in Butte County of California
CALIFORNIA, USA - JULY 2: Firefighters are in action as Thompson Fire of wildfires continue in Oroville of Butte County in California, United States on July 2, 2024.
Thompson Fire: Wildfire in Butte County of California
CALIFORNIA, USA - JULY 2: A view of flames as Thompson Fire of wildfires continue in Oroville of Butte County in California, United States on July 2, 2024.
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Firefighters knock down a structure fire that ignited from a burning generator and briefly spread to a small spot fire at a home during the Thompson fire in Oroville, California on July 3, 2024. A heatwave is sending temperatures soaring resulting in red flag fire warnings throughout the state.
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A burned vehicles leaves a trail of melted metal down a driveway as the Thompson fire continues to burn in Oroville, California on July 03, 2024. A heatwave is sending temperatures soaring resulting in red flag fire warnings throughout the state.
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Firefighters knock down a structure fire that ignited from a burning generator and briefly spread to a small spot fire at a home during the Thompson fire in Oroville, California on July 3, 2024. A heatwave is sending temperatures soaring resulting in red flag fire warnings throughout the state.
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A partially burned book is seen at the remains of a burned home during the Thompson fire in Oroville, California on July 3, 2024. A heatwave is sending temperatures soaring resulting in red flag fire warnings throughout the state.
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A helicopter surveys the scene at the Thompson fire in Oroville, California, on July 2, 2024. A heatwave is sending temperatures soaring resulting in red flag fire warnings throughout the state.
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The remains of a burned home smolders as the Thompson fire continues to burn in Oroville, California on July 3, 2024. A heatwave is sending temperatures soaring resulting in red flag fire warnings throughout the state.
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A turkey crosses the driveway of a burned home as the Thompson fire continues to burn in Oroville, California on July 3, 2024. A heatwave is sending temperatures soaring resulting in red flag fire warnings throughout the state.
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Residents look on as firefighters knock down a structure fire that ignited from a burning generator and briefly spread to a small spot fire at a home during the Thompson fire in Oroville, California on July 3, 2024. A heatwave is sending temperatures soaring resulting in red flag fire warnings throughout the state.
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A helicopter surveys the scene at the Thompson fire in Oroville, California, on July 2, 2024. A heatwave is sending temperatures soaring resulting in red flag fire warnings throughout the state.
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Inmate firefighters work the scene during the Thompson fire in Oroville, California, on July 2, 2024. A heatwave is sending temperatures soaring resulting in red flag fire warnings throughout the state.