Pickett Fire (2025-08-21)

6,819 acre wildfire (93% contained)
American Canyon, California, United States
CAL FIRE page: CAL FIRE Incident Page Status: Active Size: 6,819 acre Contained: 93%

Pickett Fire Live Perimeter Growth

Pickett Fire Fire Growth History
Pickett Fire Containment History

Pickett Fire Fire Alert Timeline

Aug 31, 2025 Other
Fire containment increases to 79% while remaining at 6,819 acres. Evacuation orders still in effect for zones NPA-E107-B, NPA-E114, NPA-E115, NPA-E122-B and POP-E002-C. Warnings continue for POP-E002-D and POP-E001-B.
Sources: Pickett Fire live updates: 4 outbuildings, 1 single-family home destroyed within perimeter of wildfire, CAL FIRE says - ABC7 San Francisco (2025-09-01) Containment on Pickett fire in Napa County grows – NBC Bay Area (2025-08-31)
Aug 30, 2025 Other
Fire containment grows to 65% from previous levels as damage assessment teams confirm 5 structures destroyed: 4 outbuildings and 1 single-family home. Fire remains at 6,819 acres with 2,064 personnel assigned.
Sources: Pickett Fire live updates: 4 outbuildings, 1 single-family home destroyed within perimeter of wildfire, CAL FIRE says - ABC7 San Francisco (2025-09-01) Containment of Pickett Fire in California's Napa County grows to 65% as firefight enters 2nd week - CBS San Francisco (2025-08-31)
Aug 29, 2025 Other
Fire shows minimal activity with crews continuing containment line reinforcement and conducting fire suppression repair efforts. Firefighters maintain and strengthen control lines as fire holds steady with containment increasing.
Sources: Pickett Fire | CAL FIRE (2025-09-01) Pickett Fire live updates: 4 outbuildings, 1 single-family home destroyed within perimeter of wildfire, CAL FIRE says - ABC7 San Francisco (2025-09-01)
Aug 28, 2025 Other
Some evacuation orders lifted on Thursday afternoon as containment reaches 37% and fire remains just over 6,800 acres. Investigation continues into potential winery ash cause.
Sources: Pickett Fire live updates: 4 outbuildings, 1 single-family home destroyed within perimeter of wildfire, CAL FIRE says - ABC7 San Francisco (2025-09-01) Pickett Fire | CAL FIRE (2025-09-01)
Aug 27, 2025 Other
Fire containment increases to 25% while remaining at 6,803 acres. Marine layer brings excellent humidity recovery to lower elevations with seasonable weather conditions persisting through midweek.
Sources: Pickett Fire: Incident Update on 08/27/2025 at 7:16 AM | CAL FIRE (2025-08-27) No growth of Pickett Fire as containment reaches 17% | News | napavalleyregister.com (2025-08-26)
Aug 26, 2025 Other
Local health emergency declared by Napa County Public Health Officer due to toxic debris threats to water supplies and hazardous materials from fire. Emergency allows access to state/federal resources.
Sources: Napa County declares emergency as wildfire threatens water supply (2025-08-26) Napa County declares health emergency as Pickett Fire threatens water, air quality - Local News Matters (2025-08-26)
Aug 26, 2025 Other
Evacuation warning lifted for zone ANG-E001 (northern Angwin area around Friesen Drive) at 4 PM as fire holds steady at 6,803 acres with 15% containment. Residents may return with caution.
Sources: Pickett, Calistoga (2025-08-26) Pickett Fire live updates: 4 outbuildings, 1 single-family home destroyed within perimeter of wildfire, CAL FIRE says - ABC7 San Francisco (2025-09-01)
Aug 25, 2025 Evacuation level 2
Evacuation orders downgraded to warnings for zones NPA-E120 and POP-E001A at 3 PM as firefighters make progress on containment lines. Both zones return to evacuation warning status with resident-only access.
Sources: Pickett, Calistoga (2025-08-26) Pickett Fire: Incident Update on 08/25/2025 at 7:31 PM | CAL FIRE (2025-08-25)
Aug 25, 2025 State of emergency
Napa County declares local emergency for Pickett Fire, citing threats to public health and safety. Fire remains at 6,803 acres with 13% containment as over 2,000 personnel battle the blaze.
Sources: 'A lot of hard work to be done': Fire crews dig in as Napa County declares emergency over Pickett Fire - The Press Democrat (2025-08-25) Pickett Fire: Napa County declares emergency as crews safeguard homes (2025-08-24)
Aug 24, 2025 Other
Fire grows by 1,841 acres with much activity on eastern edge pushing toward Aetna Springs Road. Five night-flying helicopters support ground crews as fire reaches over 6,800 acres.
Sources: Pickett Fire: Incident Update on 08/24/2025 at 8:45 AM | CAL FIRE (2025-08-24) Pickett, Calistoga (2025-08-26)
Aug 23, 2025 Evacuation level 3
Additional evacuation orders issued for zones POP-E001A, NPA-E107B, NPA-E108A, and POP-E002C as fire reaches 6,803 acres. Fire challenges control lines with slope-driven runs and short-range spotting but crews hold within contingency lines.
Sources: Pickett, Calistoga (2025-08-26) Growing Pickett Fire prompts new Napa County evacuation orders Saturday (2025-08-23)
Aug 22, 2025 Evacuation level 3
Additional evacuation orders for zones POP-E001B, NPA-E121C, and NPA-E122B. Fire mapped at 3,235 acres with 7% containment. North Bay All-Hazard Incident Management Team activated to assist operations.
Sources: Pickett, Calistoga (2025-08-26) Pickett Fire: Incident Update on 08/22/2025 at 4:42 PM | CAL FIRE (2025-08-22)
Aug 21, 2025 Other
Air Quality Advisory issued for Napa, Solano, and Sonoma counties due to smoke from Pickett Fire. Residents urged to stay indoors and limit outdoor activities as fire produces heavy smoke impacts.
Sources: Pickett Fire: Incident Update on 08/25/2025 at 7:31 PM | CAL FIRE (2025-08-25) Smoke from Napa County wildfire spurs air quality advisory (2025-08-21)
Aug 21, 2025 Evacuation level 3
Pickett Fire starts at 2:57 PM near 2343 Pickett Road in Calistoga with moderate rate of spread and short-range spotting. Initial evacuation orders issued for zones NPA-E114 and NPA-E120 by evening as fire reaches 1,200 acres.
Sources: Pickett Fire: Incident Update on 08/21/2025 at 4:26 PM | CAL FIRE (2025-08-21) Pickett Fire: Evacuations ordered for fire in Napa County, several vineyards affected (2025-08-21)
Aug 21, 2025 Evacuation level 2
Level 2 evacuation warnings (BE SET) issued for zones NPA-E115, NPA-E121, NPA-E122, POP-E001-B, POP-E002-B, and ANG-E001 as fire grows rapidly. Residents should be packed and ready to evacuate if conditions worsen.
Sources: Pickett Fire: Evacuations ordered for fire in Napa County, several vineyards affected (2025-08-21) Pickett Fire: Incident Update on 08/22/2025 at 4:42 PM | CAL FIRE (2025-08-22)

Pickett Fire Fire Alert Timeline

Aug 27, 2025 Other
Air Quality Advisory extended through Wednesday for Napa, Solano, and Sonoma counties as smoke continues to impact North Bay. Fire containment increases to 21% while remaining at 6,803 acres.
Sources: Pickett Fire live updates: Firefighters facing challenging conditions battling Calistoga fire, Napa County evacuations in effect - ABC7 San Francisco (2025-08-27) No growth of Pickett Fire as containment reaches 17% | News | napavalleyregister.com (2025-08-26)
Aug 26, 2025 Other
Evacuation warning lifted for zone ANG-E001 (northern Angwin area around Friesen Drive) at 4 PM as fire holds steady at 6,803 acres with 15% containment. Residents may return with caution.
Sources: Pickett Fire live updates: Firefighters facing challenging conditions battling Calistoga fire, Napa County evacuations in effect - ABC7 San Francisco (2025-08-27) Pickett, Calistoga (2025-08-26)
Aug 26, 2025 Other
Local health emergency declared by Napa County Public Health Officer due to toxic debris threats to water supplies and hazardous materials from fire. Emergency allows access to state/federal resources.
Sources: Napa County declares emergency as wildfire threatens water supply (2025-08-26) Napa County declares health emergency as Pickett Fire threatens water, air quality - Local News Matters (2025-08-26)
Aug 25, 2025 Evacuation level 2
Evacuation orders downgraded to warnings for zones NPA-E120 (western flank near fire origin) and POP-E001A (northeastern area) at 3 PM as firefighters make progress on containment lines.
Sources: Pickett Fire in Napa County continues to grow, reaches 6,800 acres - The Press Democrat (2025-08-25) Pickett, Calistoga (2025-08-25)
Aug 25, 2025 State of emergency
Napa County declares local emergency for Pickett Fire, citing threats to public health and safety. Fire remains at 6,803 acres with 13% containment as over 2,000 personnel battle the blaze.
Sources: 'A lot of hard work to be done': Fire crews dig in as Napa County declares emergency over Pickett Fire - The Press Democrat (2025-08-25) Pickett Fire: Napa County declares emergency as crews safeguard homes (2025-08-24)
Aug 23, 2025 Evacuation level 3
Additional evacuation orders issued for zones POP-E001-B, POP-E002-C, NPA-E108-A, and NPA-E107-B as fire reaches 6,803 acres with eastern push toward Aetna Springs Road. 190 people under evacuation orders.
Sources: Growing Pickett Fire prompts new Napa County evacuation orders Saturday (2025-08-23) Evacuations ordered as wildfire blazes California's famed Napa County (2025-08-23)
Aug 22, 2025 Evacuation level 3
Evacuation orders expanded to include additional zones NPA-E121-B and NPA-E121-C as fire grows explosively to over 5,800 acres. New warnings issued for zones POP-E001A, NPA-E107, and NPA-E122A.
Sources: Pickett Fire | CAL FIRE (2025-08-27) Pickett, Calistoga (2025-08-22)
Aug 21, 2025 Evacuation level 3
Pickett Fire starts at 2:57 PM near 2343 Pickett Road in Calistoga. Fire spreads rapidly with moderate rate of spread and short-range spotting. Initial evacuation orders issued for zones NPA-E114 and NPA-E120 by evening.
Sources: Pickett Fire | CAL FIRE (2025-08-27) Pickett Fire: Evacuations ordered for fire in Napa County, several vineyards affected (2025-08-21)
Aug 21, 2025 Evacuation level 2
Level 2 evacuation warnings (BE SET) issued for zones NPA-E115, NPA-E121, and NPA-E122 east of Calistoga as fire grows to 1,200 acres by evening. Residents should be packed and ready to evacuate if upgraded.
Sources: Evacuations ordered as Pickett Fire grows outside Calistoga in Napa County - The Press Democrat (2025-08-21) Wildfire near Calistoga prompts evacuation orders – The Mercury News (2025-08-21)
Aug 21, 2025 Other
Air Quality Advisory issued for Napa, Solano, and Sonoma counties due to smoke from Pickett Fire. Residents urged to stay indoors and limit outdoor activities as fire reaches nearly 4,000 acres.
Sources: Smoke from Napa County wildfire spurs air quality advisory (2025-08-21) Pickett Fire in California's Napa County near Calistoga the largest in Bay Area this year - CBS San Francisco (2025-08-23)

Pickett Fire Fire Alert Timeline

Aug 22, 2025 Evacuation level 3
Evacuation orders expanded to include zone NPA-E121-B and additional warnings for zones NPA-E107, NPA-E122A, and POP-E001A as fire grows to over 3,200 acres with 7% containment.
Sources: Pickett Fire | CAL FIRE (2025-08-22) Pickett, Calistoga (2025-08-22)
Aug 21, 2025 Evacuation level 2
Level 2 evacuation warnings (BE SET) issued for zones NPA-E115, NPA-E121, and NPA-E122 east of Calistoga. Residents should be packed and ready to leave immediately if upgraded to orders.
Sources: Evacuations ordered as Pickett Fire grows outside Calistoga in Napa County - The Press Democrat (2025-08-21) Wildfire near Calistoga prompts evacuation orders – The Mercury News (2025-08-21)
Aug 21, 2025 Evacuation level 3
Level 3 evacuation orders (GO NOW) issued for zones NPA-E114 and NPA-E120 near Pickett Road and Silverado Trail due to immediate threat from fast-moving vegetation fire. Leave immediately.
Sources: Pickett Fire | CAL FIRE (2025-08-22) Pickett Fire: Evacuations ordered for fire in Napa County, several vineyards affected (2025-08-22)
Aug 21, 2025 Other
Air Quality Advisory issued for Napa, Solano, and Sonoma counties due to smoke from Pickett Fire. Residents urged to stay indoors and check fire.airnow.gov for current conditions.
Sources: Smoke from Napa County wildfire spurs air quality advisory (2025-08-21) Pickett Fire in California's Napa County near Calistoga the largest in Bay Area this year - CBS San Francisco (2025-08-23)

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