Pickett Fire live updates: Napa County officials declare local emergency, containment up to 21%

The Pickett Fire in Napa County continues to burn at 6,803 acres, but containment grew to 15%, CAL FIRE announced on X around 7:30 p.m. Monday.

An evacuation warning in the area of the Pickett Fire burning north of Calistoga was lifted Monday afternoon as the fire holds steady at just over 6,800 acres and 13% containment.

The evacuation warning was lifted for zone ANG-001, the northern area of the town of Angwin in and around Friesen Drive and Inspiration Point, Cal Fire said at 4 p.m.

The blaze has charred 6,803 acres since it broke out Thursday afternoon near the 2300 block of Pickett Road in Napa County. Its cause remains under investigation.

Evacuation orders remain in effect for several zones in Napa County, including NPA-E114,

NPA-E121-B, NPA-E121-C, NPA-E122-B, POP-E002-C, POP-E001-B, NPA-E108-A, NPA-E107-B and

NPA-E115. Warnings are in place for additional zones, including NPA-E120, NPA-E121-A, NPA-E122-A, POP-E002-B, POP-E001-A, and NPA-E107-A, where residents are advised to be prepared to leave quickly.

Hazy skies are expected to linger over the North Bay for the next two days due to wildfire smoke from the Pickett Fire burning in Napa County, air district officials said Monday.

An air quality advisory has been extended through Wednesday as smoke from the fire continues to impact Napa, Solano and Sonoma counties, according to the Bay Area Air District.

Exposure to wildfire smoke is unhealthy even for short periods of time, the air district said. Residents should stay indoors with windows and doors closed until smoke levels subside.

Residents can also set their car vent systems to re-circulate to prevent outside air from moving inside.

Using indoor air filtration or going to a Clean Air Center or other location with filtered air, such as a library or mall, can help reduce exposure to smoke, the air district said.

Fire crews made progress overnight on the Pickett Fire burning north of Calistoga, with containment edging up to 13% from 11%, as of Monday morning, Cal Fire said.

The blaze has charred 6,803 acres since it broke out Thursday afternoon near the 2300 block of Pickett Road in Napa County. Its cause remains under investigation.

Evacuation orders remain in effect for several zones in Napa County and warnings are in place for additional zones where residents are advised to be prepared to leave quickly.

“Fire activity was moderated Sunday. Firefighters made good progress strengthening containment lines and mopping up hot spots,” Cal Fire said in its latest update at 6:07 a.m. Monday.

Fire officials noted that some evacuation orders were downgraded on the west side of the fire line where the blaze started.

Rugged terrain continues to challenge crews, with some firefighters being flown in and night-flying helicopters assisting the operation, according to Cal Fire.

The Bay Area Air District has issued an air quality advisory through Monday, warning that smoke may cause unhealthy air in Napa, Sonoma and Solano counties. Sensitive groups, including children, older adults and people with heart or lung conditions, are advised to limit time outdoors and keep windows closed.

As the Pickett Fire continues to spready, over 1,200 firefighters continue to push back as properties are threatened.

Napa County has declared a local emergency in response to the Pickett Fire to request additional funding.

The Pickett Fire grew by nearly 1,000 acres since Saturday night, now at about 6,800 acres — that’s more than 10 square miles.

There have been no reports of injuries or structures burned.

There were scary moments as the Pickett Fire came within feet of Jeff Parady’s ranch in