October, 19, 2017 Snopes actually has to tell people the Wine Country fires weren't started by 'Mexican drug cartels'

(SFGate) - It may be months before fire investigators are able to determine what caused the devastating and deadly Wine Country fires. But that didn't stop multiple fake news sites from spreading conspiracy theories about causes, even as firefighters are still working to contain the fires.  ...

October, 19, 2017 Many vineyards off limits in Napa and Sonoma as firefighters mop up

(WB) - Firefighters on Tuesday continued to make progress to contain the fires that have burned thousands of acres in Napa and Sonoma counties, allowing more residents to go home. Still, firefighters on Tuesday continued to fight fires in rugged terrain in both counties. Fire burns operations nort...

October, 16, 2017 Suspected arsonist arrested in Sonoma

(PD) - A man suspected of arson was arrested at Maxwell Farms Regional Park in Sonoma on Sunday afternoon after he was seen leaving a creek bed where a fire was burning, authorities said. Three Sonoma County Probation officers patrolling the area because of ongoing fires in the region notic...

October, 15, 2017 Fires Won't Destroy California Wine Industry

(Wine-Searcher) - Our US editor reports from wine country, where rumors of its demise have been greatly exaggerated. Fires are still burning in northern California as you read this, and people's homes are still endangered. That said, it's time to look at what the deadly wildfires will...

October, 15, 2017 Caution advised when picking Napa wine grapes in fire areas

(NVR) - Napa Valley Grapegrowers said their members would be following recommended safety practices as they consider how or if to harvest grapes in fire-affected areas. The Napa County Agricultural Commissioner, Napa County Public Health and OSHA have all supplied guidelines for how the har...

October, 15, 2017 Firefight continues; $3B in commercial, residential losses; some evacuation orders lifted

(PD) - Here’s a quick look at the latest fire news from Sonoma County and the surrounding North Bay, including Mendocino, Lake and Napa counties and elsewhere. 6:34 p.m. Sonoma County officials say 102,000 residents were displaced this weekend by fires still burning in Sonoma Cou...

October, 15, 2017 ALERT: Important Information Regarding Vineyards & Arson Attempts

(SonomaCountyWinegrowers) - Dear Grape Growers, It is with a heavy heart that I report this information. It has been brought to our attention that an arsonist was seen along Westside Road with a flare; when the grape grower arrived and saw smoke, the arsonist fled and unfortunately was no...

October, 14, 2017 In a smoldering California winery, a boiling river of red wine emerges

(CNN) - Among smoldering casks and ruined wine bottles in a burnt-out California winery, an ominous and fascinating sight unfolds: A stream of red wine, running down a hill, boiling from the heat of the ground below. Photographer Josh Edelson was documenting severe fire damage at the Parad...