US EditionPickett Fire Surpasses 4.6K Acres, New Evacuations In Place
Firefighters continue battling the Pickett Fire with over 1,200 personnel deployed; containment remains at 7% amid slope-driven runs and new evacuation orders issued.
- The Pickett Fire erupted Thursday afternoon near Calistoga in Napa Valley and grew to 4,690 acres with 7% containment by Saturday morning.
- The fire spread rapidly due to slope-driven runs and spotting, challenging control lines despite strong firefighting efforts overnight.
- Evacuation orders remain active in multiple areas including those located below James Creek, to the west side of Pope Valley Road, and above Friesen Drive; no injuries have been reported so far.
- Cal Fire emphasized that the involvement of three helicopters conducting night flights played an essential role in helping ground teams keep the fire contained, as more than 1,200 personnel continue to combat the blaze.
- Officials extended an air quality advisory for Napa, Sonoma, and Solano counties due to smoke, warning residents to minimize outdoor activities as vineyards face threat.
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East Bay TimesGrowing Pickett Fire prompts new Napa County evacuation orders Saturday
CHARLES SWANSON and ANNA ARMSTRONG THE PRESS DEMOCRAT The Pickett Fire, burning since Thursday afternoon near Calistoga, spurred new evacuation orders Saturday morning as the blaze continues to move east and challenge control lines, according to fire officials. Napa County officials have split evacuation zone POP-E002 into 3 zones. Zone E002-C is now an evacuation order, while zone E002-B remains under an Evacuation Warning. Related Articles …
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