Incident Update Pickett Fire

Date:
08/25/2025
Time:
10:03 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
13%
Structures Threatened
615
Structures Destroyed
Structures Damaged
Civilian Injuries
Firefighter Injuries
Civilian Fatalities
Firefighter Fatalities

Current Situation

Situation Summary

Fire crews worked overnight to strengthen control lines, mop up hot spots and protect nearby structures. Fire continues to be fueled by brush, grasses and dead timber, contributing to an increase of fire intensity. Firefighters are working in steep, challenging terrain as they continue to strengthen containment lines.

Humidity remained low overnight and, today, warm and dry conditions are expected to continue. Afternoon winds are expected to bring an increase of fire activity.

The public is reminded that flying drones over the incident area is prohibited as it can ground vital air resources. If you fly, we can't.

Incident Photos and Videos

Public Health Information

Air Quality Advisory – Pickett Fire Smoke
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District has issued an air quality advisory due to smoke from the Pickett Fire near Calistoga. Smoke may cause unhealthy air in parts of Napa, Sonoma, and Solano counties through today. People with breathing or heart problems, older adults, children, and pregnant individuals should limit time outdoors and keep windows closed if possible.

Read the full Advisory: Air District extends air quality advisory for wildfire smoke through Monday

Power Outages

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Evacuation Zones

Evacuation Information:

Evacuation Orders

Evacuation orders have been issued for the following zones: 

  • NPA-E114
  • NPA-E121-B
  • NPA-E121-C
  • NPA-E122-B
  • POP-E002-C
  • POP-E001-B
  • NPA-E108-A
  • NPA-E107-B
  • NPA-E115

Evacuation Warnings

Evacuation warnings issued for the following zones:

  • NPA-E120
  • NPA-E121-A
  • NPA-E122-A
  • ANG-E001
  • POP-E002-B
  • POP-E001-A
  • NPA-E107-A

Assigned Resources

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

Engines
227
Water Tenders
23
Helicopters
10
Dozers
67
Hand Crews
53
Total Personnel
2045