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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.

California wine country wildfire surpasses 6,500 acres, mandatory evacuations ordered

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

Wildfires spread in Oregon, California as hot and dry weather lingers across the West

Multiple wildfires have already erupted in parts of the western United States, including in Oregon and California's Napa ...

Pickett Fire in California's Napa County near Calistoga now the largest in Bay Area this year

The Pickett Fire in California's Napa County grew Friday afternoon near Calistoga, reaching more than 3,000 acres and ...

Firefighters battle Pickett Fire through the night in California

Video from Cal Fire shows the ongoing firefight in Napa County, California for the explosive Pickett Fire. Advertisement.
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Firefighters Battle Growing Wildfires In California As Flames Spread Rapidly

Wildfires in California wine country and Central Oregon grew overnight, prompting hundreds of evacuations as firefighters worked on August 23 to try to contain the blazes amid dry, hot weather.