The Thompson Fire, which blazed through Butte County this month, destroyed 19 properties. In reporting its injury assessment Sunday, Cal Fire’s Butte County system found that 13 small buildings were also destroyed.
More than 13, 000 people flocked to the city of Oroville and Lake Oroville as the last departure areas for the fire, which started on July 2 and burned through an location sandwiched between the town of Oroville and Lake Oroville, causing the examination.
The fire, which broke out amid dark flag conditions and brutal winds that immediately spread flames, claimed five more houses and three “minor” buildings.
As of Sunday, the flames had scorched 3, 789 acres and was 86 % contained. During the first battle, four firefighters suffered injuries, but no one else.
Cal Fire announced on Sunday morning that crews were still working in the burned areas to” strengthen containment and control lines, and support reduction repair efforts.”
In the event that fire exercise rises, firefighters on the line will continue to be refreshed and prepared, according to incident commanders. The flames area’s record high hot and dry weather situations and rugged terrain make it challenging to carry out reduction efforts.
For rescuers, who are anticipating somewhat cooler days — temperatures below 105 levels — at the beginning of this year, record-high temperatures are still a problem in Butte County and throughout Northern California.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
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