The Pickett Fire in Calistoga has burned almost 7,000 acres and prompted a Napa County local emergency declaration with containment reported up to 29 percent. The cause remains under investigation, though fire dispatch audio suggests a controlled burn gone wrong and the blaze reportedly started on or near vineyard property associated with Hundred Acres Wines. CAL FIRE investigators are at the scene examining all potential sources and cannot currently comment on origin. Fire crews face steep terrain and must hike nearly two hours to control lines while working in the 2020 Glass Fire footprint, where abundant fuel is actively burning. A public meeting about air quality will be streamed on the CAL FIRE LNU Facebook page.
The cause of the fire is still unknown, but audio from fire dispatch suggests it stemmed from a controlled burn gone wrong. In a statement to ABC7 News, Sam Singer, the spokesperson for Hundred Acres Wines, confirmed that the fire started on or near vineyard property. The statement reads, "We have no indication that this was an uncontrolled burn. We have not heard that from anyone. We are working and cooperating with CAL FIRE officials."
"Our investigators have been at the fire scene conducting an investigation into all potential sources to determine the cause of the fire," said Kirsten Larson with CAL FIRE. "The picket incident remains under investigation. we cannot currently comment on the origin or the cause." Meanwhile, firefighters continue their work. CAL Fire says favorable weather conditions have helped. One of the challenges is the steep terrain. Fire crews have to walk almost two hours to get to the control line.
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