The fast-growing Thompson fire, burning in Butte County near Oroville, has scorched over 3,500 acres since it started on Tuesday.

The fire is still only 7% percent contained and 20,000 people remain under evacuation orders. 

KCBS Radio's Shannon Golden has the latest on containment efforts and how crews are trying to stay cool in triple digit heat. 

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The fast-growing Thompson fire, burning in Butte County near Oroville, has scorched over 3,500 acres since it started on Tuesday.
The fire is still only 7% percent contained and 20,000 people remain under evacuation orders. 
KCBS Radio's Shannon Golden has the latest on containment efforts and how crews are trying to stay cool in triple digit heat. 
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