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PICKETT FIRE IN NAPA COUNTY GROWS TO NEARLY 4,000 ACRES

  • NEWS Desk Global
  • Aug 25, 2025
  • 1 min read

The Pickett Fire near Calistoga in Napa County expanded to 3,993 acres Friday night as firefighting efforts continued with night-flying helicopters and containment held at 7%, Cal Fire said. 

"While the fire grew in size, it remained within the control lines," Cal Fire said. Firefighters continued to attack with hand crews, engine strike teams, dozers and water tenders.  The fire, reported shortly before 3 p.m. Thursday near Pickett Road, was estimated at 2,133 acres Friday morning and 3,235 acres by late afternoon. Firefighters issued new evacuation orders and warnings Friday night for the wildfire.

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