text:  Thousands of people in Northern California are spending this Fourth of July holiday weekend in emergency shelters. The 3,700-acre Thompson Fire has forced some 16,000 people from their homes this week. The fire is 29 percent contained. Adia White from member station North State Public Radio reports some evacuees have gotten some welcome news. Cal Fire spokesperson Cody Bogan says crews have made progress, and he's told residents the agency is working hard to get people home.