The Pickett Fire in California's Napa County grew Friday afternoon near Calistoga, reaching more than 3,000 acres, the largest fire in the Bay Area since last year.

While California saw devastating wildfires in Los Angeles at the start of the year, the state has experienced an average summer fire season, with only one blaze, the Gifford fire, surpassing 100,000 acres. Fire activity is expected to pick up in coming days as the state bakes in a heat wave.

MARISA ENDICOTT THE PRESS DEMOCRAT Fire crews made gains Friday in their battle against the Pickett Fire in Napa County, even as the blaze grew to more than 3,000 acres, making it the largest