Napa Evacuation Advisory, Some Mandatory Evacuations Lifted (UPDATE)

NAPA, CA — Authorities in Napa announced Sunday that an evacuation advisory and mandatory evacuations for some residents have been lifted.

The evacuation advisory in place within Napa City limits has been lifted and mandatory evacuation orders for residents on Gordon Valley Road and Wooden Valley Cross Road have also been lifted. Access back to the areas will be via routes through Solano County. Wooden Valley Road remains under a mandatory evacuation. (For more information on this and other Napa news, subscribe to the Napa Patch.)

Mandatory evacuation orders have also been lifted for the city of Calistoga. Residents are still urged to be cautious due to the fires on Mt. Helena. Calistoga residents can find more information here about what they need to know when returning.

"The public is reminded to remain vigilant on current fire conditions," officials said in a statement. "Please continue to adhere to road closures, evacuation advisories and evacuation orders. Some homes may still be without PG&E service, PG&E is in the area working to restore service. If you see electrical wires on the ground, stay clear and contact PG&E immediately. Trees and poles with deep charring should be considered hazardous. Do not connect a generator without a licensed electrician. Please drive slowly as emergency personnel continue to operate in the area."

The following road closures remain:

• Monticello Road at Vichy Avenue, Napa
• SR 128 at Silverado Trail, Rutherford
• Monticello Road and Wooden Valley Road, Napa
• SR 128 and Berryessa Knoxville Road, Napa (“Turtle Rock”)
• SR 128 and Markley Cove, Napa
• SR 128 AND Chiles Pope Valley Road
• SR 128 and Lower Chiles Pope Valley Road

New road closures in place are:

• Wooden Valley Cross and Wooden Valley Road
• Wooden Valley Road to Solano County Line

>>>Click here for the latest information about acreage on the fires affecting the Napa area.