Breaking: Pickett Fire Near Calistoga Grows to 1,200 Acres, Evacuations Underway
CALISTOGA, Calif. — The Pickett Fire east of Calistoga expanded to 1,200 acres by early evening Thursday, forcing evacuations and drawing a massive response from firefighters on the ground and in the air, according to CAL FIRE. The blaze, which began around 2:57 p.m. near the 2300 block of Pickett Road, remains 0% contained.
Evacuation Orders (leave immediately):
Zone NPA-E114
Zone NPA-E120
Evacuation Warnings (be prepared to leave):
Zones NPA-E115, NPA-E121, NPA-E122
The Calistoga Community Center (1307 Washington St.) is open as an evacuation shelter.
Resources assigned:
215 personnel
27 engines
6 hand crews
3 helicopters
4 bulldozers
3 water tenders
Numerous air tankers as conditions allow
The fire is burning in steep terrain with a moderate rate of spread and short-range spotting. Winds are currently blowing southeast, pushing the fire away from downtown Calistoga, though officials warn conditions could shift.
Large plumes of smoke are visible throughout Napa Valley, and aircraft are dropping retardant as crews work to slow the advance.
https://www.fire.ca.gov/incidents/2025/8/21/pickett-fire/
4:35 PM, Aug 21. Tim Carl Video
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