 OFFICIALS IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA ARE WORRIED THAT THE HOT WEATHER AND STRONG WINDS COULD SPELL TROUBLE FOR CREWS FIGHTING THE THOMPSON FIRE NEAR THE BUTTE COUNTY CITY OF OROVILLE. AUTHORITIES SAY THE FIRE HAS NOT GROWN, BUT THEY WORRY THE WEATHER WILL FAN THE FLAMES. SOME 17,000 PEOPLE UNDER EVACUATION ORDERS. THE FIRE IS AMONG MORE THAN A DOZEN BURNING IN CALIFORNIA. THE FIRE BROKE OUT TUESDAY. ITS CAUSE IS BEING INVESTIGATED.