By Madison Smalstig, Press Democrat

Firefighting crews have expanded containment on the Pickett Fire to 29% as of Wednesday morning, Cal Fire reported. The blaze is not expected to spread further, though about 290 structures remain threatened.

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Overnight, the return of the marine layer boosted humidity in Napa Valley’s lower elevations, aiding suppression efforts for the 2,785 personnel assigned to the fire. On Wednesday, crews — supported by 251 engines, 35 water tenders, 11 helicopters, 62 bulldozers and 61 hand crews — planned to reinforce control lines and extinguish hot spots.

Damage assessment teams continue to survey the burn area to determine whether any structures were lost. So far, no injuries or deaths have been reported.

Air quality has also improved. On Tu

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