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Map: Pickett Fire evacuations near Silverado Trail in Napa County
A fire burning near Silverado Trail wineries prompted evacuation orders in Napa County. The Pickett Fire was reported around 3 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 21, off Pickett Road, near Calistoga. By Saturday night, it had burned 6,531 acres (10 square miles) with 11% containment, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection said.
Update: Pickett Fire in Napa County – 11% containment reached
Pickett Fire initially started 2:57 p.m. Aug. 21 in Napa County, California. After being active for two days, it has burned 6,531.4 acres. A crew of 1,230 firefighters succeeded in containing 11% of the fire as of Saturday evening. However, the cause is still being investigated.
The blaze, burning since Thursday, continues to move east and challenge control lines, according to fire officials.
The fire, which began Thursday afternoon east of Calistoga, grew by 1,841 acres on Saturday. Fire crews expected the growth ...
Favorable weather helped firefighters gain some ground as they battle the Pickett Fire in Napa County, but evacuation orders ...
The Pickett Fire doubled in size overnight as firefighters struggled to reach the remote, steep rugged terrain where it was ...
The Pickett Fire, burning since Thursday afternoon near Calistoga, is the largest fire this year within the six counties ...
Pickett Fire doubles overnight; Calistoga not currently at risk ...
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