Pickett Fire in Napa County – 7% containment achieved
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The Pickett Fire near Calistoga in Napa County grew by over 1,100 acres Saturday to 5,862 acres, or about five times the size of Golden Gate Park.
The Pickett Fire near Calistoga has burned at least 2,133 acres as of Friday morning and remains 0% contained, officials said.
Favorable weather helped firefighters gain some ground as they battle the Pickett Fire in Napa County, but evacuation orders expanded Saturday as the blaze continued to spread.
Evacuation orders and warnings remained in effect Friday morning for communities near the Pickett Fire southeast of Calistoga, which spread to 2,133 acres.
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Pickett Fire still burning; evacuation orders remain in place
The Pickett Fire in Calistoga doubled in size and, as of Friday evening, was about 3,235 acres and 7% contained, CalFire officials announced.
Santa Rosa police are letting residents know that the smoke in the area is from the Pickett Fire burning in Calistoga in Napa County.
Being under the threat of fire danger is nothing new for residents in the Calistoga area. While heavy gray smoke was seen from town, many tried to go on with their daily lives.