More than a week after the Pickett Fire started in California's Napa County, firefighters are making progress on the largest wildfire to burn in the Bay Area so far this year.
According to a Cal Fire update posted Friday morning , the fire burning near the town of Calistoga has burned 6,803 acres and is 41% contained.
Five structures have been destroyed, while another 187 structures remain threatened. Firefighters did not provide specifics on the destroyed structures.
"Through the night, the fire perimeter has remained within the Glass Fire footprint," the agency said, noting a wildfire that burned through the same area in 2020.
Cal Fire said weather in the area is expected to be warmer and drier, with gusty winds in the afternoon.
"Firefighters continue to monitor areas of steep ru