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Fire crews made gains Friday in their battle against the Pickett Fire in Napa County, even as the blaze grew to more than 3,000 acres, making it the largest wildfire in the region this year.

The fire erupted Thursday afternoon on the northern outskirts of Calistoga and spread quickly through the steep and rugged terrain, prompting evacuation orders for dozens of rural residents and threatening several wineries and vineyards in the area.

MAP: Pickett Fire evacuations near Silverado Trail in Napa County

Still, as temperatures and winds eased Friday, fire officials telegraphed confidence.

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