California Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency for Butte County due to the ongoing Thompson Fire. The Federal Emergency Management Agency has approved federal funds to assist with suppressing the fire. Residents of Oroville have been ordered to evacuate, with shelters set up at the Oroville Church of the Nazarene and Gridley Fairgrounds. The Thompson Fire is one of 17 wildfires burning in California as a heatwave hits the West ahead of the Fourth of July weekend. In total, 2,872 wildfires have burned over 133,976 acres in California this year. Gov. Newsom stated that California is using all available resources to combat the fire and will continue to support impacted communities. The situation is constantly changing, so please stay updated for further developments.
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