HAPPENING NOW: CFPA Connecticut member Dan Majercik @QCA_Local is on scene of a working fire in Thompson, CT. Fire is in a private dwelling. #thompsonfire #thompsonct

NEW: @CAGovernor Newsom just signed an executive order to support ongoing response & recovery efforts for the #ThompsonFire in Butte County; the #ParkFire in Butte & Tehama counties; the #BorelFire in Kern County; the #LineFire in San Bernardino County; the #BridgeFire in LA & San Bernardino counties; & the #AirportFire in Orange & Riverside counties.

Half of the total acres burned in California and nearly half of the structures destroyed this fire season have been due to arson. So far, in 2024, arsonists have burned ~150K more acres than were burned in the *entire* 2023 fire season. #ParkFire #ThompsonFire #LineFire

Below are just 3 of recent arson suspects pertaining to "wildfires" in #California; from left to right, #ParkFire, #ThompsonFire & #LineFire. The suspect on far-right is suspected of being responsible for other "wildfires" from this year, but not yet proven. Crickets from MSM:

A 26-year-old #California man was arrested last week on #arsoncharges in connection with the #Thompsonfire in July, which destroyed 13 homes, burned more than 3,700 acres and forced the evacuation of 26,000 people. deccanherald.com/world/man-c…

Man accused of causing Thompson Fire to appear in court #ThompsonFire kcra.com/article/thompson-fi…

See Media Briefing from DA Ramsey and Chief Sjolund. #ThompsonFire youtu.be/JCme7oW-6_c?si=dilX…

#Breaking: Following a 50-day investigation, CAL FIRE said that a suspect was arrested for starting the #ThompsonFire. actionnewsnow.com/news/suspe…

See News Release regarding the #ThompsonFire

Starting tomorrow, August 5, theButte County Local Assistance Center will be open for residents impacted by recent wildfires in Butte County. The event will connect residents with the resources needed after disaster. #ParkFire #ApacheFire #ThompsonFire #Wildfire #DiasterRelief

I saw Sheriff Honea speak at the Ashland Fire Summit a few weeks ago (he arrived by helicopter because it was during the #ThompsonFire and left before my big talk, dang). He's one of the most experienced sheriffs in the US regarding evacuating threatened populations and it shows

Strike Team 2311C is on the way home after completing a 2-week #deployment. The team consists of #firefighters from #SCCFD, @PaloAltoFire & @scottsvalleyfd. Over the 2 weeks the team has assisted on the #ThompsonFire, #PayFire, #BogusFire & #ShellyFire. Thx to all & safe travels!

Fire Updates for Wed, 7/17/24: 🔥#FreemanFire: NW of Oracle is 85% contained. Fire remains in footprint w/no add'l growth, 32,568 ac. 2 hand crews & engine remain assigned to the incident. 🔥#ThompsonFire: W of Skull Valley is 90% contained at 112 ac. Fire being monitored at this time. ***This will be the final report for this fire unless there's a significant change in activity*** 🔥#ApexFire: W of Tusayan is 3,100 ac. Afternoon winds cont. to challenge firefighter efforts. Crews picked up slop over on NE side yesterday. Hand crew & dozer cont. suppression efforts on that side to keep fire from impacting forest. Fire is 40% contained. #AZFire #AZForestry

#ThompsonFire W of Skull Valley mapped at 108 acres w/50% containment. The fire started Sat July 13, & is located in rugged & inaccessible terrain & backing down toward Mule Shoe Ranch Road. Today's outflow winds increased fire activity & Single Engine Air Tankers used to help slow fire's spread on south side. Hand crew ordered to help catch the fire when it comes out into flatter, more manageable terrain. 📍Fire loc. 23 mi. W Skull Valley #AZFire #AZForestry #YavapaiCounty

#ThompsonFire continues to burn W. of Skull Valley in Yavapai County. 94-acre fire started Sat. pm & is located in rough & rugged terrain, above Mule Shoe Ranch Road, approx. 2 mi. NE of Thompson Peak. #AZForestry resources plan recon today of fire's perimeter to determine plan for safe suppression work. Values at risk incl. vacant structures to south & high voltage transmission lines. No evacs at this time. Smoke showing on west flank of fire w/pot. for additional spread on that side today as temps warm up. 📍Fire loc. 23 mi. W Skull Valley #AZFire #AZForestry #YavapaiCounty

#AZForestry responding to new start - #ThompsonFire, approx. 23 mi. W Skull Valley in Yavapai County. Air Attack reporting very active fire behavior, but burning in remote and inaccessible terrain. Resources & suppression strategy being determined. Est. 50-75 ac. 📍Map loc. approx. #AZFire #AZForestry #YavapaiCounty

We not only help people, we help our furry friends too! This little kitten was found in the burn scar area of the #ThompsonFire. One of our volunteers has decided to foster it! Here is a photo of our team with this little kitty at the African American Family & Cultural Center in

We are so grateful for partners like @AaronRodgers12 who continue to walk alongside us through whatever disaster comes our way. The road might be long but we don't have to walk it alone. #ButteStrong #ThompsonFire #AaronRodgers #Community

Huge thanks to the firefighters battling current and recent wildfires in Senate District 1: #NorthFire in Modoc, #ThompsonFire in Butte, #RoyalFire in Placer, and the #BogusFire and #ShellyFire in Siskiyou. We appreciate you!!

Our Water Word of the Week: Oroville Dam. Recent #ThompsonFire charred its face but posed no risk to the dam, the tallest in US & critical to #cawater supply. Learn more about the dam and other key water topics at Aquapedia, our water encyclopedia. ⬇ ⬇ watereducation.org/aquapedia…