NAPA COUNTY, Calif. - The Pickett Fire continues to grow in Napa County, and the flames are now encroaching on vineyards near Aetna Springs.

The fire has been burning since Thursday afternoon northeast of Calistoga. As of Saturday evening, it has burned 5,862 acres and is 11% contained, according to Cal Fire.

Several new areas were placed under evacuation orders Saturday evening.

1,200+ firefighters now battling the blaze

What we know:

The fire continued to move eastward Saturday towards Aetna Springs and Pope Valley.

More than 1,200 firefighters from across the state have now been surged into the fire zone.

Late Saturday afternoon, crews rushed to contain what's known as a ‘fire whirl’ along a ridge just west of Aetna Springs, using helicopters to hit the flames from above.

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