CALISTOGA, Calif. – Firefighters continue to battle the Pickett Fire in California ’s wine country as the wildfire threatens properties during peak harvest season in Napa Valley.

The Pickett Fire started on Aug. 21. Several days later, the fire had consumed more than 6,800 acres. More than 10 evacuation zones are under orders to leave as of Sunday evening. The fire is 17% contained as of the latest update. More than 2,000 firefighters and personnel are working to control the blaze.

According to CAL Fire, the Pickett Fire is burning near the 2020 Glass Fire burn footprint. Over the weekend, the fire grew by more than 1,000 acres in 24 hours, prompting new evacuations.

WHAT IS FIRE CONTAINMENT?

Workers harvest grapes from the vines between August and October, according to Visit Napa Vall

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