Officials in Napa County have declared a local emergency in response to the Pickett Fire in the Calistoga area.
The declaration allows the county to possibly access state and federal resources to support firefighting operations, recovery and reimbursements during the fire.
“The safety of our residents is our top priority,” said Ryan Alsop, Napa County Chief Executive Officer and Director of Emergency Services. “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.”…