The Pickett Fire ignited Thursday afternoon near Pickett Road northeast of Kenefick Ranch Vineyard and Winery, expanding overnight to more than 2,100 acres with zero containment. Cal Fire has assigned 435 firefighters and 75 engines, supported by three night-flying helicopters conducting water drops and dozers re-establishing access and contingency lines. Hot, dry conditions are expected to persist, though increased humidity overnight reduced fire activity and allowed continued aerial suppression and direct attack where possible. Multiple evacuation orders and warnings cover numerous rural zones and several vineyards and wineries. The fire followed shortly after containment of a smaller McKinley Fire in Lake County.
A wildfire that is burning in a remote area of Napa County in northern Calistoga grew overnight to over 2,100 acres, and it is currently 0% contained. The Pickett Fire broke out Thursday afternoon along Pickett Road, northeast of Kenefick Ranch Vineyard and Winery and outside the city limits of Calistoga, starting just before 3 pm. According to Cal Fire, 435 firefighters and 75 engines are currently battling the blaze, with hot and dry conditions expected to continue through Friday.
Evacuation orders are in places for zones north of the Silverado Trail, south of Pickett Road, east of Rosedale Road, west of Pickett Road; north of Clover Flat Road and west of Ditch Henry Road; and north of Pickett Road and Silverado Trail, south of Old Lawley Toll Road, east of Palisades Road, and west of Dutch Henry Canyon Road.
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