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Heibel Ranch Vineyards lost water tanks, irrigation equipment and most of the vineyard ranch in the Pickett Fire. Bennett Ghiringhelli photo.

Pickett Fire raises questions of smoke taint

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August 27, 2025

In a case of déjà vu, winegrape growers once again have to contend with losses from a major wildfire incident. As of Wednesday, the Pickett Fire, which broke on Aug. 21, has burned more than 6,800 acres in the hills east of Calistoga. Napa County has declared a state of emergency as part of an […]

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Firefighters listened to the early morning briefing on Wednesday at Napa Valley Expo before heading out to the Pickett Fire. Kerana Todorov photo
The Pickett Fire remains at 6,800 acres, 25 percent contained
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August 27, 2025
Dozens of fire engines from throughout California left base camp in Napa on Monday morning to fight the Pickett Fire. More than 200 engines were assigned to the fire as of Monday. Cal Fire's base camp was moved Sunday from Calistoga to Napa Valley Expo on Third Street in Napa to accommodate the emergency response, including 2,000-plus firefighters. Kerana Todorov photo
2,000 firefighters battle Pickett Fire, contained at 13 percent on Monday, Supervisors expected to declare a local emergency
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August 26, 2025
Cal Fire engines headed to the Pickett Fire on Aetna Springs Road near Pope Valley on Sunday. About 1,230 firefighters from throughout California have been assigned to the fire. Kerana Todorov photo
Pickett Fire now in excess of 6,800 acres
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August 24, 2025
Pickett Fire. Michael Straka photo
Pickett Fire burns 4,000 acres, 7 percent contained
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Pickett Fire. Michael Straka photo
Pickett Fire northwest Calistoga doubled overnight
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August 22, 2025
Pickett Fire near Calistoga on Aug. 21. Christy Webb photo
Pickett Fire prompts evacuations outside Calistoga city limits.
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August 21, 2025
The Berry Fire north of Lake Berryessa was first reported on Friday at 10:50 a.m. and burned 68 acres. Forward progress was stopped in the early afternoon and Cal Fire officials said the fire was 50% contained by 3:30 p.m. Cal Fire LNU Facebook Photo
Firefighters stop forward progress of 68-acre Berry Fire north of Lake Berryessa
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August 8, 2025
Napa County Supervisor Belia Ramos was among the speakers at "Napa County On the Move: How do we make our travel safer and greener?" Photo by Kerana Todorov
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