Overview

• The wildfire, reported Thursday near the 2300 block of Pickett Road, reached 2,133 acres by Friday morning with 0% containment, burning in steep terrain with a moderate rate of spread and short‑range spotting.
• Cal Fire says the blaze is pushing east toward Pope Valley and away from Calistoga, which officials say is not currently at risk.
• Evacuation orders cover zones E114, E120 and E121B, with additional warnings in nearby areas; an overnight shelter is open at Crosswalk Community Church in Napa.
• A multi‑agency force is deployed, with roughly 435 personnel on Friday’s day shift including 75 engines, 8 hand crews, 15 bulldozers, 10 water tenders and aircraft, including night‑flying helicopters.
• The Bay Area Air District issued an advisory for smoke impacts in Napa, Sonoma and Solano counties; no injuries or structure losses have been reported and the cause remains under investigation.