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Added Wind May Hamper Fire Efforts

As firefighters struggle to get a foothold on the devastating fires, the wine industry grapples with how this catastrophe will impact future output, meanwhile the last 10% of Cabernet grapes are still to be harvested.

By Lisa Brown | lisabrown | Updated on October 12, 2017

Aerial of fires An aerial view of the smoke shows the broad reach of the fires’ destruction along the coast (credit: nasa.gov).

NAPA/SONOMA, CA—Several fires continue to burn in and around the Napa Valley and Sonoma County, primarily in the surrounding hillsides. The weather forecast for the next 24 to 36 hours calls for increased winds and decreased humidity so the situation remains critical and subject to change.

In addition to the heartbreaking loss of life and homes in both Napa and Sonoma counties, the wine industry is attempting to assess what impact will be felt once the fires are finally extinguished. With the wildfires remaining a situation in flux and evacuations orders still in place, many people continue to be without power and cell phone reception, making communications difficult.

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