Pickett Fire, Which Began Thursday In Calistoga, Grows to 2,133 Acres

The article was originally published on https://sfist.com/2025/08/22/pickett-fire-which-began-thursday-in-calistoga-grows-to-2-133-acres/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. "Overnight, firefighters were engaged in suppression efforts and were supported by three night-flying helicopters conducting water drops on the fire," Cal Fire says. "The doze