Pico Fire

Incident Updates

10/06/2026 1:44 PM

Incident Commander reports the fire is 173 acres contained by retardant. Crews are making good progress and are expected to be at the incident throughout the day.

Updated by: Webtech

10/06/2026 1:35 PM

The Pico Fire is now 5% contained.

Updated by: Webtech

10/06/2026 12:14 PM

Firefighters are on-scene of approximately 100 acres burning in the flats and on a hillside; additional engines have been requested and are responding.

Updated by: Public Information Officer

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123

Personnel
1

Helicopters
16

Engines
2

Dozers
3

Water Tenders
5

Crews
15

Other Assigned

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

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	Contained Incident
	Fires Less than 10 Acres
	Prescribed Fire
	Mudslide
	Flood
	Earthquake
	Lightning Activity
	Incident Perimeter ^{Reference 1}
	Evacuation Order ^{Reference 2}
	Evacuation Warning ^{Reference 3}
	Advisory ^{Reference 4}
	Shelter in Place ^{Reference 5}
	Evacuation Order Lifted ^{Reference 6}
	Normal ^{Reference 7}
	Red Flag Warning ^{Reference 8}
	Smoke and Haze Forecast 0-3 PPM
	Smoke and Haze Forecast 3-25 PPM
	Smoke and Haze Forecast 25-63 PPM
	Smoke and Haze Forecast 63-158 PPM
	Smoke and Haze Forecast >158 PPM

Incident Perimeter: Perimeters are generalized and do not necessarily indicate structures within the boundaries have been damaged or destroyed.
Evacuation Order: An immediate threat to life. This is an order by law enforcement to leave immediately. The area is lawfully closed to public access.
Evacuation Warning: A potential threat to life and/or property. Those who require additional time to evacuate and those with pets and livestock should leave immediately.
Advisory: Residents should be aware of the situation and be prepared to evacuate if conditions worsen.
Shelter in Place: Go inside the nearest safe building, lock all doors and windows, and stay there until local authorities give the "all clear".
Evacuation Order Lifted: Officials have determined the immediate danger has passed. Residents may return home but should remain alert for any changes in conditions or updated instructions.
Normal: No current threats to life or property.
Red Flag Warning: National Weather Service Red Flag Warnings indicate warm temperatures, very low humidities, and stronger winds that can combine to produce an increased risk of fire danger.

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