Thompson Fire
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| Thompson Fire | |
|---|---|
| Part of the 2024 California wildfires | |
 The Thompson Fire as seen from Lake Oroville on July 2, 2024. | |
| Date(s) | July 2, 2024 – July 8, 2024 |
| Location | Butte County, California, U.S. |
| Coordinates | 39°32′17″N 121°32′48″W / 39.53793°N 121.5467°W |
| Statistics[1] | |
| Perimeter | 100% contained |
| Burned area | 3,789 acres (1,533 ha) |
| Impacts | |
| Non-fatal injuries | 4 |
| Evacuated | 29,000[2] |
| Structures destroyed | 26 (8 damaged) |
| Ignition | |
| Cause | Arson |
| Map | |
 Perimeter of the Thompson Fire (map data) | |
  Location of Thompson Fire in California | |
The Thompson Fire was a fast-moving wildfire burning near the community of Oroville in Butte County, California, during the 2024 California wildfire season.[3]
The Thompson Fire sparked amidst a heat wave described as "exceptionally dangerous and lethal" by the National Weather Service.[4] The fire was allegedly caused by arson, with a man testing fireworks by throwing one out of the window. An arrest was made on August 22.[5] The heat wave had caused vegetation to dry out, increasing wildfire risk in the area.[3]
The community of Oroville has been affected by several major wildfires, including the Camp Fire in 2018 and the Bear Fire in 2020.[6]
