The Pickett Fire near Calistoga in Napa County expanded to 3,993 acres Friday night as firefighting efforts continued with night-flying helicopters and containment held at 7%, Cal Fire said.
“While the fire grew in size, it remained within the control lines,” Cal Fire said. Firefighters continued to attack with hand crews, engine strike teams, dozers and water tenders.
The fire, reported shortly before 3 p.m. Thursday near Pickett Road, was estimated at 2,133 acres Friday morning and 3,235 acres by late afternoon.
Firefighters issued new evacuation orders and warnings Friday night for the wildfire.
Evacuations were ordered for zones POP-E001-B, south of James Creek and west of Pope Valley Road; NPA-E121-C, the upper third of Dutch Henry Canyon Road, and NPA-E122-B, north of Freisen Drive.
Evacuation warnings were issued for NPA-E122-A and POP-E001-A and continued in effect for NPA-E107, NPA-E121-A, NPA-E122, POP-E002-B and ANG-E001. People can find their zone at https://protect.genasys.com/.
The flames have been burning in remote areas where crews have limited access from the ground, according to Cal Fire. About 435 fire personnel have responded to battle the blaze.
The Bay Area Air District extended an air quality advisory through Saturday because of smoke caused by the Pickett Fire and advised people particularly in Napa, Sonoma and Solano counties to avoid exposure if possible.
Source: NBC Bay Area
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