Napa County declares local emergency as Pickett Fire grows

CALISTOGA, Calif. (KRON) — The County of Napa declared a local emergency Sunday in response to the Pickett Fire burning in the Calistoga area.

Napa County Chief Executive Officer and Director of Emergency Services Ryan Alsop signed the emergency proclamation Sunday to request additional funding for the fire. The Pickett Fire, the declaration states, now presents “conditions of extreme peril to life, safety and property.”

“The safety of our residents is our top priority,” Alsop said in a statement Sunday. “This declaration is a proactive step to ensure we can mobilize every available resource to respond to the needs of our community, including coordinating with state and federal partners.”

As of Sunday afternoon, the fire is 6,803 acres and 11% contained. Firefighters are actively working to protect homes in the area, Cal Fire said.

As of Sunday afternoon, no homes have been destroyed or damaged by the fire. There are no known injuries or deaths related to the fire.