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26,000 Evacuate as Wildfire Spreads in Northern California
The fire has burned more than 3,000 acres and threatened residents of Oroville, near the town of Paradise, which was destroyed by a wildfire in 2018.
Thompson Fire in Northern California forces evacuations as blaze rages
By Wednesday night, the wildfire had burned over 3,000 acres, threatening the homes of thousands of Butte County residents.
Many evacuation orders lifted as Northern California wildfire slows
Most Oroville residents were allowed to return to their homes as containment of the Thompson Fire drastically increased.
Northern California city cancels July Fourth fireworks as wildfire grows
Officials in a Northern California community canceled an annual Fourth of July fireworks celebration as an estimated 26,000 residents remained displaced by a growing wildfire, while hundreds of firefighters toiled under extreme heat to keep flames from reaching more homes.
Most evacuation orders lifted as crews continue battling Northern California wildfire
Officials say thousands of people evacuated during a Northern California wildfire have been allowed to return home
Growing Wildfires Force 30,000 to Evacuate in Northern California as Extreme Temperatures Worsen Conditions
Nearly 30,000 people have been evacuated in Northern California due to growing wildfires during a heatwave. The Thompson fire ignited in Oroville, roughly 70 miles north of Sacramento and 20
Evacuation lifted as crews battle Northern California wildfire amid continued threats
Thousands of residents evacuated due to a wildfire in Northern California were allowed to return home on Thursday afternoon, while firefighters continued to battle the flames amid intense heat. Officials reported that containment of the Thompson Fire near Oroville in Butte County had increased to 29% from 7%.
Evacuation orders issued for latest California wildfire amid scorching heat wave
The French Fire in Mariposa County has burned more than 840 acres since erupting Thursday and is 5% contained as of Friday morning, according to fire officials.
California wildfires spread in record-breaking heatwave
California firefighters battled multiple blazes in record heat Friday, with a new fire breaking out near the famous Yosemite National Park.
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Firefighters make progress against Northern California fire, but heat risks grow in the West
Firefighters made progress Friday against a Northern California wildfire that triggered extensive evacuation orders, but ...
Oroville man, 61, arrested after quarter-acre backfire started near Northern California wildfire
The 61-year-old Oroville man was seen setting the backfire on a property near Oro Quincy Highway on Tuesday, north of the ...
Northern California Wildfire Slows, Allowing Most Residents to Return Home
The fire in Oroville forced 29,000 people to evacuate their homes earlier this week, but on Thursday officials said they felt ...
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In Northern California, most fire evacuees can return to homes
OROVILLE, Calif. — Thousands of people evacuated during a Northern California wildfire were allowed to return home ...