Firefighters battle wildfire in California’s Napa Valley

A rapidly spreading wildfire, the Pickett Fire, has burned over 5,800 acres in Napa County, California, prompting evacuation orders as firefighters struggle to contain it, with only 11% containment reported. The blaze’s cause is under investigation, occurring amidst a heat wave across the West Coast, leading to heightened fire risks in Southern California.

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