A fire burning near Silverado Trail wineries prompted evacuation orders in Napa County. The Pickett Fire was reported around 3 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 21, off Pickett Road, near Calistoga. By Saturday night, it had burned 6,531 acres (10 square miles) with 11% containment, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection said.

The Pickett Fire near Calistoga, Napa County, spread to 15 acres within 35 minutes on August 21, 2025, prompting mandatory evacuation orders for zones E120 and E114 and warnings for nearby areas. Residents are urged to follow real-time maps at readynapacounty.

The wildfire spread to more than 2,100 acres hours after erupting near Calistoga, authorities said. Evacuation orders were issued in parts of Napa County.