Pickett Fire 90% contained, holding steady at just over 6,800 acres

The Pickett Fire burning in Napa County since Aug. 21 is at 90% containment and holding at 6,819 acres, Cal Fire said Monday evening.  

The blaze began by Pickett Road near Calistoga and about 2,441 firefighters and other first responders have been assigned to it, Cal Fire said.  

Last week, damage inspection teams confirmed four outbuildings and a single-family residence were destroyed in the fire. 

The single-family home burned in the fire was found within the perimeter of the blaze, according to Cal Fire, but was believed to be abandoned due to its remote location and lack of access routes. 

Evacuation orders remain for zones NPA-E107-B, NPA-E114, NPA-E115, NPA-E122-B and POP-E002-C, with evac warnings for zones POP-E002-D and POP-E001-B. 

Figures from a Napa County Agricultural Damage Assessment Survey begun on Aug. 25 show reported fire-related damage to about 1,500 acres, or over 3% of Napa Valley’s produce acreage, the county said.   

Losses are estimated to impact growers, vintners and other agricultural producers. The majority of damage is to winegrapes and beehives. 

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.  

More information about the fire and available resources can be found at www.countyofnapa.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=746. People can sign up for emergency alerts at www.readynapacounty.gov or by texting their zip code 888777.