US EditionWildfires threaten homes in Oregon and California, prompting hundreds of evacuations
More than 10,000 residents face evacuations as over 1,230 firefighters battle rapidly spreading wildfires fueled by extreme heat and dry conditions in Northern California and Oregon.
- On Aug. 21, 2025 the Pickett Fire ignited at 2343 Pickett Rd. near Calistoga and grew to 4,690 acres, becoming this year's largest wildfire in Napa County.
- Amid a Western heat wave, extreme heat and dry weather combined with dead and downed trees and regrown brush from the 2020 Glass Fire fueled the current wildfires.
- More than 1,230 firefighters supported by helicopters and engines are battling the blaze, while ground crews plus night-flying helicopters and drones worked overnight to hold the fire within contingency lines.
- The Bay Area Air Quality Management District issued an advisory through August 25, warning smoke may cause unhealthy air while about 190 were evacuated near Aetna Springs and Pope Valley.
- Cal Fire warned more areas could face evacuation orders and urged residents to monitor emergency alerts, while experts link warming-driven heat waves to increased wildfire risk.
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Thousands in California and Oregon under evacuation orders as wildfires spread
Residents of the western United States have been sweltering in a heat wave that hospitalized some people, with temperatures hitting dangerous levels throughout the weekend in Washington, Oregon, Southern California, Nevada and Arizona.
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The scenes coming out of California right now look like something out of an apocalyptic movie. A massive wildfire is burning through Napa County in California, causing thousands of people to evacuate. Currently, the fire is only 10% contained and shows no signs of slowing down. ABC News reported more on the blaze and evacuations: A fast-spreading wildfire in California’s wine country prompted mandatory evacuation orders as firefighters continued…
Wildfires Threaten Homes in Oregon and California, Prompting Hundreds of Evacuations
Thousands of homes in Northern California wine country and central Oregon were under evacuation orders and warnings Sunday as firefighting crews battled wildfires in dry, hot weather. The Pickett Fire, which had charred about 10 square miles (26 square kilometers) of Napa County, was just 11% contained by Sunday evening, according to the California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection, or Cal Fire. About 150 people were ordered to leave thei…
Wildfires expand in Oregon and California, threatening homes and prompting evacuations - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports
(AP) — Thousands of homes were under evacuation orders and warnings on Sunday from wildfires in Northern California wine country and central Oregon as crews battled the flames in dry, hot weather. The Pickett Fire, which had charred about 10 square miles (26 square kilometers) of Napa County, was just 11% contained on Sunday, according to the California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection, or Cal Fire. Some 190 people were ordered to leave …
Wildfires threaten homes in Oregon and California, prompting hundreds of evacuations
Thousands of homes are under evacuation orders and warnings because of wildfires in Northern California wine country and in central Oregon. Firefighters backed by helicopters were working Sunday to try to contain the blazes in dry, hot weather. Cal Fire…
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