Wildfires Threaten Homes in Northern California and Central Oregon
Wildfires Threaten Homes in Northern California and Central Oregon
US · Published Mar 1, 2026
The Pickett Fire in Napa County, California, has burned 6,803 acres, with containment at 17%.
The Flat Fire in Central Oregon has scorched nearly 22,000 acres and is 7% contained.
Mandatory evacuations are in effect for affected areas in both California and Oregon due to the ongoing wildfire threats.
Wildfires threaten homes and communities in West
Wildfires are currently raging across Northern California and Central Oregon, posing a significant threat to homes and communities. In Napa County, California, the Pickett Fire near Calistoga has consumed 6,803 acres, with firefighters achieving 17% containment. Further north, the Flat Fire in Central Oregon, near Sisters, has burned nearly 22,000 acres and is only 7% contained. Thousands of firefighters are battling both fires, facing challenges due to dry conditions and difficult terrain. Mandatory evacuations are in effect for residents in the path of the fires, and the causes of both incidents are under investigation.
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