CA-LNU-Pickett

State ID: CA
3 letter designator: LNU
Fire name: PICKETT
Location: 2300blk Pickett Rd
Reported acres: 1200 (8/20 @2200)
Rate of spread: MODERATE
Report on Conditions:
Structure threat: YES, Evacuation Orders + Warnings
Resources: All Call Napa Co. Various State and Local Strike Teams, Night Copters working the fire
Hazards: Powerlines, Steep Terrain, 5 year regrowth
Weather: (8/20 @2200) Temp: 84, RH: 22, NW Wind 1mph w/ gusts to 3mph
Radio channels: LNU East
Scanner link: Napa County Fire and CAL FIRE LNU East Live Audio Feed
Webcam link: ALERTWest - Tile Display
Agency Website: Pickett Fire | CAL FIRE

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Now 2330 and the 3 night flying copters are awaiting an assessment by Helco, They have performed marvelous work. The Calistoga Center is now closing too. Lets hope for a better day shift tomorrow,

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Per Cal Fire @2345, Pickett Fire sits at 2,131 acres, 0% contained, with a total of 53 Engines, 8 Hand Crews, 8 Dozers, 4 WT’s, and 3 Night Helicopters. MBIMT has been activated.

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Per CAL-FIRE LNU Operational update on overnight activities for the Pickett Fire, from CAL FIRE LNU Division Chief Ryan Isham. The fire remains at 2,133 acres and is 0% contained. There were over 350 total personnel working overnight.
During Friday’s day shift there are 75 engines, 8 hand crews, 15 dozers, 10 water tenders and numerous air tankers and helicopters assigned. Total personnel is approximately 435.

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