Incident Update Pickett Fire

Date:
08/27/2025
Time:
7:16 AM

Media Line: (925) 334-1700

Public Information Line: (925) 324-4790

Incident Facts

Name
Pickett Fire
Start Date/Time
2025-08-21
Incident Status
Active
Location
2343 Pickett Road, Calistoga North
Type
Wildfire
Cause
Under Investigation
Counties
Napa
Administration Unit
CAL FIRE Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit
Unified Command Agency(s)
Size
6,803
Containment
25%
Structures Threatened
292
Structures Destroyed
Structures Damaged
Civilian Injuries
Firefighter Injuries
Civilian Fatalities
Firefighter Fatalities

Current Situation

Situation Summary

The marine layer returned overnight to the Napa Valley area bringing excellent humidity recovery to lower elevations. Seasonable weather conditions will persist through midweek. Firefighters continue strengthening control lines and mopping up hot spots.

Damage assessment teams are working to identify structures impacted by fire. The fire is expected to remain in its current footprint. 

Incident Photos and Videos

Power Outages

For more information on power outages please visit: PG&E Outage Map

Evacuation Zones

Evacuation Information:

Evacuation Orders

Evacuation orders have been issued for the following zones: 

  • NPA-E107-B
  • NPA-E108-A
  • NPA-E114
  • NPA-E115
  • NPA-E122-B
  • POP-E001-B
  • POP-E002-C

Evacuation Warnings

Evacuation warnings issued for the following zones:

  • NPA-E107-A
  • NPA-E120
  • NPA-E121-B
  • NPA-E121-C
  • POP-E001-A

Road Closures

  • Aetna Springs Road (full closure)
  • Pickett Road (open to residents
    only)
  • James Creek Road (open to residents
    only)
  • Rosedale Road (open to residents
    only)

Assigned Resources

Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the State are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow.

Engines
251
Water Tenders
35
Helicopters
11
Dozers
62
Hand Crews
61
Total Personnel
2785