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Evacuation ordered for California's Pickett Fire, more than 6,800 acres

Pickett Fire, which began on Aug. 21, has spread to more than 6,800 acres through Napa County, just east of Santa Rosa, as of ...

California wine country wildfire nears 7,000 acres, mandatory evacuations ordered

A fast-spreading wildfire in California's wine country sparked evacuation orders as firefighters battled the blaze through ...

California’s Pickett Fire explodes in size during ongoing hot temperatures across West Coast

A wildfire in California’s Napa County grew by more than 1,000 acres in 24 hours over the weekend amid an ongoing heat wave ...

Firefighters hold line on Pickett fire in Napa County even as ‘thermal belt’ adds to challenges

As of Sunday evening, the fire near Calistoga had scorched more than 6,800 acres and was 11% contained, fire officials said.

Wildfire in Oregon destroys 4 homes, threatens thousands more

Ten structures — including four homes — have been destroyed by a wildfire sweeping through central Oregon as thousands of ...

Update: Pickett Fire in Napa County – 13% containment achieved

Pickett Fire initially started 2:57 p.m. Aug. 21 in Napa County, California. After being active for four days, it has burned 6,803 acres. A crew of 2,045 firefighters succeeded in containing 13% of ...

Extreme heat elevates wildfire risk across California

Fire weather alerts are in effect for parts of California and the Pacific Northwest amid an ongoing heat wave. The hot ...