The Thompson Fire, the most dramatic of the wildfires in Northern California, began on Tuesday, quickly growing to 3,560 acres with no containment. Over 28,000 people were evacuated from Oroville and surrounding areas.
More than 1,400 firefighters, with helicopters, engines, and bulldozers, are battling the blaze. The fire resulted from a burning generator, contributing to the challenging situation amidst the heatwave and red flag fire warnings.
The Thompson Fire left burn scars around Lake Oroville, affecting the Oroville Dam. Thousands of acres were burnt, multiple homes destroyed, and the fire shows no containment, posing a serious threat.
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