CA-BTU-THOMPSON ?

Possibly fuel type change to more grass and less brush ?

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Alertwest.live is still up. Use that link

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2135 acres

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Issue was resolved. Digital path was on it.

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Updated Resource Orders? Had 25 ST ordered from the start. Did they order more after that? Was on a call and missed the traffic

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Sounds like things are looking a little bit better based on radio discussion. That’s some great news

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Total of 55 strike teams orders, varying from alphas to charlies

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Tanker 914 enroute out of Moses lake it appears

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https://www.sacbee.com/news/california/fires/article289703644.html

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Looks like it got into some heavier fuels ?

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Active Structure Defense with 50 acres spot

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Yes, they just said they will be expanding mandatory evacs south of Olive Hwy due to a large spot fire.

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Has it made it to Kelly Ridge ?

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Sounded like a 10 minutes imact. They want to make a stand there

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Rattlesnake Peak view: ALERTCalifornia

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https://www.fire.ca.gov/incidents/2024/7/2/thompson-fire/

calfire is reporting 2135 acres

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Fire has crossed canyon and is impacting almond if you are familiar with the area.

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https://x.com/weather_west/status/1808320386435527083?s=46&t=3OkWr69sz5ysDO_CgC0AIA

Not good!!!

Serious situation unfolding on #ThompsonFire near Oroville. Intensification over the past hour is clearly apparent on weather radar imagery, depicting a taller/denser plume that has also been exhibiting some weak rotation at times. Very hot, dry, & wind

From Daniel Swain @weatherwest

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KCRA showing some live fire

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