Incident Update Pickett Fire

Date:
08/28/2025
Time:
3:41 PM

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
33%
Structures Threatened
212
Structures Destroyed
Structures Damaged
Civilian Injuries
Firefighter Injuries
Civilian Fatalities
Firefighter Fatalities

Current Situation

Situation Summary

An overnight marine layer has brought excellent humidity recovery to the fire area. Temperatures will rise slightly this afternoon. Large fuels continue to smolder within the fire perimeter as firefighters work to construct direct control lines within steep, rugged terrain.

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-E114
  • NPA-E115
  • NPA-E122-B
  • POP-E001-B
  • POP-E002-C

Evacuation Warnings

Evacuation warnings issued for the following zones:

  • NPA-E120
  • NPA-E108-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
220
Water Tenders
36
Helicopters
9
Dozers
52
Hand Crews
59
Total Personnel
2608

Cooperating Agencies

Name Phone Address URL
County of Napa, Napa County Fire Department, Napa County Public Works - Roads Division, Napa County Office of Emergency Services, Napa Communities Firewise Foundation, Napa County Farm Bureau, City of Calistoga Fire Department, California Department of Parks and Recreation, Mishewal-Wappo Tribe of Alexander Valley, Middletown Rancheria of Pomo Indians of California, Howell Mountain Mutual Water Company, Napa Valley Vintners, Napa Valley Grape Growers, Wine Growers of Napa Valley, Agricultural Commissioner’s Office of Napa County, Wildfire Defense Systems, PG&E, CalTrans, CA Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Cal Mat, CA Highway Patrol, CA Conservation Corps, Napa District 3, and Representative Mike Thompson.