Incident Update Pickett Fire

Date:
08/24/2025
Time:
6:59 PM

Media Information Line: (707) 967-4207

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
11%
Structures Threatened
615
Structures Destroyed
Structures Damaged
Civilian Injuries
Firefighter Injuries
Civilian Fatalities
Firefighter Fatalities

Current Situation

Situation Summary

Fire activity was moderated Saturday. Firefighters made good progress strengthening containment lines and mopping up hot spots.  Some evacuation orders were downgraded on the west side of the fire line in the area where the fire started.
Weather conditions were more favorable Saturday, but conditions will remain warm and dry, with temperatures in the upper 80s across the fire area. The potential for fire growth still exists. Overnight temperatures are forecast to drop to the 60s.
Due to the remote, steep, and rugged terrain, some firefighters are being flown in to access the fire. Night-flying helicopters have also been deployed. The public is reminded that flying drones over the incident area is prohibited as it can ground vital air resources.

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 Monday, August 25. 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

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

Evacuation Zones

Evacuation Information:

Evacuation Orders

Evacuation orders have been issued for the following zones: 

 

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

Evacuation Warnings

Evacuation warnings issued for the following zones:

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

Assigned Resources

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

Engines
205
Water Tenders
23
Helicopters
10
Dozers
67
Hand Crews
53
Total Personnel
2045