What is the name and location of the wildfire?
As of September 8, 2025, the Pickett Fire is a fully contained fire in Napa County, California, northeast of Calistoga, and affected areas near Pickett Road and the Silverado Trail.
The fire spread across the rugged hillsides of the eastern Napa Valley, and impacted areas around Pope Valley and approaching Swartz Canyon and Aetna Springs (1).
The blaze is located within a region known for vineyards and wineries, many of which remain at risk.
Which cities or areas are affected by the Pickett Fire?
The cities and areas that were affected by the Pickett Fire include:
- Angwin
- Calistoga
- Deer Park
- Larkmead
- Middletown
- Napa
- Pope Valley
- Santa Rosa
- Solano County
- Sonoma County
Smoke further degraded air quality across the North Bay, particularly in Napa, Solano, and Sonoma counties, with visible impacts as far as Santa Rosa (2).
What is the current containment status of the Pickett Fire?
As of September 8, 2025, the Pickett Fire burned approximately 6,819 acres and is 100% contained (3).
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How can I protect myself from wildfire smoke?
Always plan ahead to protect yourself from wildfire smoke.
- Get a free air quality app for real-time air quality alerts and forecasts.
- Shut doors and windows and set the HVAC to recirculate mode.
- Run a high-performance air purifier to filter wildfire smoke.
- Contribute to your community’s outdoor air quality data.
- Stay indoors; if you do need to go outdoors, wear a KN95/FFP2 mask.
As of September 5, 2025, this fire is 92% contained.
