Napa County

Cal Fire crews stop forward progress of vegetation fire in Napa County

The fire was 45% contained and burned about 14 acres as of Tuesday night

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A vegetation fire northeast of the city of Napa was 45% contained and burning about 14 acres, Cal Fire said Tuesday night.

Dubbed the "Alta Fire," the blaze is near the 1600 block of Wooden Valley Road, which has been closed to traffic as crews tackle the fire. 

The fire made it to the ridge line and is holding, Cal Fire said around 4:30 p.m. 

The fire is in grass-oak woodlands and has a moderate rate of spread. Cal Fire is employing eight fire engines, four air tankers, two helicopters and bulldozers to put it out.

As of 4:04 p.m., Cal Fire LNU also shared on X that “eight fire engines, four air tankers, two helicopters, two dozers, five water tenders, and four hand crews” are on-site to fight the fire. 

This is a developing story. Check back for further updates.

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