Aug 22, 2025, 8:43 PM GMT
Pickett Fire is 5% contained, has burned more than 2,000 acres
CAL FIRE says the Pickett Fire burning east of Calistoga is now 5% contained.
The fire has scorched more than 2,000 acres since it broke out Thursday afternoon.
Pickett Fire updates: Wildfire is 100% contained, CAL FIRE says
Last updated: Monday, September 8, 2025 9:19PM GMT
CALISTOGA, Calif. (KGO) -- The Pickett Fire, which burned for more than two weeks in Napa County, is fully contained, CAL FIRE announced on Sunday. It burned 6,819 acres.
Evacuations were ordered back on August 21 for some residents near Calistoga in Napa County for the then-growing brush fire.
All evacuations and warnings were lifted on September 2.
At last check, the fire damaged at least five buildings and no injuries were reported.
The fire threatened and impacted rural areas of Napa County, including the unincorporated parts of Calistoga, Pope Valley, Aetna Springs, and Angwin, officials said.
Ground crews were aided by an air tanker and a helicopter dropping water on the flames.
ABC7 News meteorologist Drew Tuma says the fire burned in the same area as the Glass Fire in 2020.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation, though previous reports say it was either connected to a winery or a control burn.
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Aug 22, 2025, 7:31 PM GMT
Firefighters dealing with smoky, hot conditions and challenging terrain
Firefighters are dealing with several tough conditions as they fight the Pickett Fire near Calistoga.
It is extremely smoky, and Cal Fire says the terrain is difficult.
This morning, officials said that they are having issues even accessing parts of the fire.
In addition to the ground tools, they've been using air tankers, helicopters and even night vision goggles so that they can continue fighting the fire at night.
Add the hot weather to the tough terrain and it makes for one of the most challenging firefights these crews have faced.
"We are really focusing with our safety officers and our and our line medics to evaluate all personnel on the fire and truly reiterating that work rest cycle with our firefighters and providing them additional resources to support them throughout the day and throughout the incident," Cal Fire Unit Chief Matt Ryan said.
Cal Fire planned to send an intel flight up to be able to get an update on progress, like containment of the fire and the acres burned.
They said this morning that there were three structures that were threatened, but there have been no reports of injuries and no reports of damaged structures.
Aug 23, 2025, 1:23 AM GMT
New evacuation order, warnings issued for Pickett Fire
A new evacuation order has been issued for the Pickett Fire burning just east of the town of Calistoga.
The zone is NPA E115, which runs North and South of Aetna Springs, East of Victoria Drive and Oat Hill, West of Summit Lake Dr.
There are also additional evacuation warnings for zones NPA E107 and POPE001B (South of James Creek Rd).
Aug 22, 2025, 12:06 PM GMT
Pickett Fire near Calistoga nearly doubled in size Thursday night
The Pickett Fire near Calistoga nearly doubled in size Thursday night, reaching 2,131 acres with no containment, according to Cal Fire.
Fire officials mapped the blaze's new footprint at 11:15 p.m., showing rapid spread from the 1,200 acres reported around 5:20 p.m.
The vegetation fire, first reported shortly before 3 p.m. in the 2300 block of Pickett Road, is continuing to push, particularly in the southeast direction. Cal Fire said hundreds of personnel have been assigned to the blaze, working overnight with dozens of engines, crews, bulldozers, water tenders, and at least three helicopters.
Evacuation orders remain in effect for zones E114 and E120 and E121, with warnings in surrounding areas E115, E121 and E122. Overnight shelter for evacuees is available at Crosswalk Community Church at 2590 First St. in Napa, the Napa County Sheriff's Office said.
