Smittle Fire burns in Napa County near Lake Berryessa
A vegetation fire burned in Napa County on Wednesday at the west end of Lake Berryessa north of Spanish Flat, Cal Fire said.
The Smittle Fire was originally reported at around noon along Berryessa Knoxville Road near the Smittle Creek Day Use Area of the lake. Cal Fire said on social media that the fire had a moderate rate of speed and burned about 10 acres before forward progress was stopped at about 12:34 p.m.
By 1:37 p.m., Cal Fire said the fire was approximately 50% contained and fire crews were strengthening containment lines and locating hot spots.
Several hours later, Cal Fire said that more precise mapping put the fire at about 5.3 acres and 75% contained. Berryessa Knoxville Road, which had been reduced to one lane of traffic while crews battled the fire, was reopened by 4:27 p.m.
#SmittleFire - Update - After more accurate mapping the fire is approximately 5.3 acres and 75% contained. Resources continue to strengthen containment lines and locate hot spots. Berryessa Knoxville Road near the fire has been opened in both directions. If traveling in the area… pic.twitter.com/7fb7giTWkl
— CAL FIRE LNU (@CALFIRELNU) August 13, 2025
The cause of the fire was not immediately disclosed. There were no reports of injuries or structures threatened.