By Madison Smalstig, Press Democrat
Firefighting crews have expanded containment on the Pickett Fireplace to 29% as of Wednesday morning, Cal Fireplace reported. The blaze shouldn’t be anticipated to unfold additional, although about 290 buildings stay threatened.
In a single day, the return of the marine layer boosted humidity in Napa Valley’s decrease elevations, aiding suppression efforts for the two,785 personnel assigned to the fireplace. On Wednesday, crews — supported by 251 engines, 35 water tenders, 11 helicopters, 62 bulldozers and 61 hand crews — deliberate to strengthen management traces and extinguish sizzling spots.
Harm evaluation groups proceed to survey the burn space to find out whether or not any buildings had been misplaced. Thus far, no accidents or deaths have been reported.
Air high quality has additionally improved. On Tuesday, the Bay Space Air High quality Administration District lifted a wildfire smoke advisory for Napa, Sonoma and Solano counties, citing cooler onshore winds, increased humidity, diminished fireplace exercise and the success of suppression efforts.
Evacuation situations are easing in some areas. By Wednesday afternoon, Napa County officers lifted warnings for 2 zones — POP-E001-A, west of Butts Canyon and north of Pope Valley Highway, and NPA-E107-A, west of Aetna Mine Highway within the Oat Hill Highway space. Evacuation orders stay in impact throughout seven zones stretching from Calistoga close to Silverado Path and Pickett Highway northeast by the Palisades and Swartz canyons to Pope Valley Highway. Three zones within the southwest are nonetheless beneath warnings.
Highway closures additionally stay in place. Aetna Springs Highway is absolutely closed, whereas Rosedale, Pickett and James Creek roads are restricted to residents solely.
Initially Printed: August 28, 2025 at 7:35 AM PDT
