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Pickett Fire Containment Climbs to 17% as Crews Hold 6,803-Acre Blaze in Napa County

Napa County remains under a local emergency with evacuations in place, with a smoke advisory extended.

Overview

  • Cal Fire says the blaze is burning within the 2020 Glass Fire footprint, driven by dry fuels on steep slopes rather than wind.
  • Overnight cooling and a marine layer helped firefighters hold lines and limit growth, leading to the latest containment gain.
  • More than 2,700 personnel are assigned, with 248 engines, 14 helicopters, 75 dozers, 29 water tenders and 59 crews focused on structure protection.
  • Roughly 540 structures are threatened near Aetna Springs and Pope Valley, and no damage to buildings has been confirmed as inspections continue.
  • Evacuation orders and warnings remain in several zones, and the Bay Area Air Quality Management District extended its smoke advisory for Napa, Sonoma and Solano counties through Wednesday.