US EditionCalistoga Fire Map: See Pickett Fire Perimeter, Evacuation Areas
High heat and southwest winds fueled the Pickett Fire's rapid growth to 1,200 acres, prompting expanded evacuation orders in multiple Napa County zones.
- On August 21, 2025, the Pickett Fire ignited near Pickett Road north of Calistoga, rapidly expanding in Napa County hills.
- The fire’s fast growth from about 60 acres at 4:30 p.m. to 1,200 acres by 5:35 p.m. was driven by moderate spread and spot fires.
- Cal Fire issued mandatory evacuation orders and warnings affecting several zones including 121-B and impacted local wineries and vineyards.
- More than 215 personnel with three helicopters, four air tankers, and multiple ground crews battled the 0% contained fire amid air quality advisories.
- The fire prompted evacuations and shelter openings, with residents urged to evacuate immediately due to imminent threats and seek shelter at designated centers.
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Pickett Fire in Napa spreads; Sonoma County issues health warning
The Pickett Fire, which erupted Thursday afternoon near Calistoga, had quickly spread to more than 2,000 acres by early Friday, making it the largest fire faced this year by the Cal Fire Sonoma-Lake-Napa unit. By Friday afternoon, firefighters had contained about 5% of the blaze, which started Aug. 21 at 2343 Pickett Road. In addition to the 350 fire personnel on hand to fight the fire, suppression efforts have included three night-flying helico…
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Pickett Fire, Which Began Thursday In Calistoga, Grows to 2,133 Acres
A wildfire that is burning in a remote area of Napa County in northern Calistoga grew overnight to over 2,100 acres, and it is currently 0% contained.The Pickett Fire broke out Thursday afternoon along Pickett Road, northeast of Kenefick Ranch Vineyard and Winery and outside the city limits of Calistoga, starting just before 3 pm. According to Cal Fire, 435 firefighters and 75 engines are currently battling the blaze, with hot and dry conditions…
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