Wildfires in Butte County Prompt Urgent Evacuations and Road Closures – Stay Informed and Stay Safe with Live Updates from Oroville!
Butte County, California, is currently facing a wildfire that started on Tuesday, prompting evacuation orders and warnings for residents, including parts of the city of Oroville. The city of Oroville declared a local emergency as of 7:30 p.m. due to the Thompson Fire. In response, Governor Gavin Newsom announced that California has received a Fire Management Assistance Grant to support efforts in suppressing the Thompson Fire. The blaze, known as the Thompson Fire, is burning …