A marine layer moved into the Pickett Fire footprint, lowering temperatures to the 60s on the western side and to the lower 70s in the east. Cooler, moister conditions allowed more than 2,700 personnel to prevent flame expansion and raise containment by about 4% in 24 hours. Operations include 248 engines, 29 water tenders, 14 helicopters, 75 bulldozers and 59 crews working to contain the blaze, extinguish hot spots and clear areas. Some fuels still burning inside the established footprint are expected to send smoke over the area, and about 540 structures remain threatened. No buildings or homes have been reported destroyed, and air quality advisories cover Napa, Sonoma and Solano counties.
The marine layer extended Monday night into the Pickett Fire's footprint, while temperatures decreased to the 60s on the western side of the fire and to the lower 70s in the east, according to a Cal Fire status update. These cooler and moist conditions allowed the more than 2,700 fire personnel to prevent the flames from expanding and make headway, increasing containment by about 4% over 24 hours.
Throughout Tuesday, the 248 engines, 29 water tenders, 14 helicopters, 75 bulldozers and 59 crews will continue containing the blaze, putting out hot spots and clearing areas. Some fuels still burning inside the established footprint are expected to send smoke over the area. About 540 structures remain threatened by the fire. No buildings or homes have been reported to be damaged or destroyed, according to the Tuesday morning status update.
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