12:08 p.m.
Cal Fire reported the Pickett fire has grown to 2,133 acres and continues to spread to the southeast of Calistoga. The fire remains zero percent contained.
Although the fire has nearly doubled, evacuation zone 115 remains under evacuation warning, according to Cal Fire’s website.
9:17 p.m.
Cal Fire Public Information Officer Tyree Zander told Oak Leaf reporters the fire is moving southeast and remains zero percent contained, partially due to the area’s steep and rugged terrain. Fire teams plan to fight through the night, using three night-flight helicopters. Cal Fire teams plan to go ahead of the fire and fortify existing fire breaks.
Zander called for the public to stay off Silverado Trail to allow resources to use the route.
According to the WatchDuty app, all aerial tankers are done for the night and will return at 8 a.m. tomorrow.
WatchDuty stated that the Calistoga Community Center is closed for the evening and all evacuees seeking overnight shelter should report to Crosswalk Community Church at 2590 1 St., Napa.
6:01 p.m.
Evacuation zone 121-B has now received a level three evacuation order.
5:34 p.m.
The Pickett Fire has spread to 1,200 acres, according to the WatchDuty app. Evacuation zones 114 and 120 have received level three evacuation orders.
A 60-acre fire erupted near Pickett Road in Calistoga Thursday afternoon.
Evacuation orders have been set for zones NPA-E114 and NPA-E120. Evacuation warnings have been set for zones NPA-E115, NPA-E121 and NPA-E122.
The fire, which began around 3:30 p.m., spread quickly in the 99 degree heat, aided by 9 mph southwest winds.
According to the WatchDuty app, planes from Cal Fire’s Sonoma air attack are on the scene and officials have requested further back up.
The Calistoga Community Center at 1307 Washington St. is open for evacuees, according to Alert Napa County.
According to Calistoga Fire Department, evacuation zones 120 and 114 have received orders to leave the area, however no evacuations have been issued within Calistoga city limits.
The Cal Fire website states 215 personnel, 3 helicopters, 27 fire engines, 4 dozers, 3 water tenders and six fire crews are attempting to contain the fire.
This is a developing story. Please check back for live updates.
