#fire-weather

#fire-weather

Fueled by hot and dry conditions, the Pickett fire in Napa County grew over the weekend, becoming the largest in the region this year as it spurred evacuations while threatening homes and vineyards. As of Sunday morning, the fire in the northern part of the county covered 6,803 acres and was 11% contained - up from 7% - according to California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. It broke out Thursday northeast of Calistoga, with some residents around the town of 5,000 under evacuation orders.