Updated 10/21/20
- Glass fire is 100% contained. Napa Valley is open now
https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/glass-fire-in-north-bay-now-100-contained-cal-fire/2383304/
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Updated 10/11/20:
- 90 % contained.
- 67,484 acres burned.
- Residents are allowed to return to their homes.
For more info:
https://www.fire.ca.gov/incidents/2020/9/27/glass-fire/
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Updated 10/9/20:
- 70% contained.
- 67,484 acres burned.
- Some evacuations orders were lifted on Wednesday.
- More than 300 homes have been destroyed in Napa County.
- More than 330 homes have been destroyed in Sonoma County.
- 3,000 structures remain threatened.
For more info:
https://www.visitnapavalley.com/
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Updated 10/7/20
Glass fire update from https://www.fire.ca.gov/
- 58% contained
- 67,200 acres burned
- 600+ homes destroyed
- 20,000+ homes still threatened
- More evacuations orders being lowered to warnings
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Updated 10/2/20
- Fire is at 6 percent containment.
- On Friday morning blaze has expanded to 60,148 acres in Napa and Sonoma counties, destroyed 220 homes, 200 commercial properties and around 28,835 structures are under threat. The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag warning. Residents of the Bay Area are dealing with unhealthy smoky air, heat wave and blackouts. Latest update obtained from SF Eatery, for more information visit link https://sf.eater.com/platform/amp/2020/10/2/21498841/glass-incident-fire-napa-sonoma-meadowood-calistoga-st-helena-wine-country
- Many wineries not effected by fires are open, and safe to visit. Air quality is smoky. Be sure to call the winery before visiting.
- For visiting Napa and Sonoma Valley please click the link below for latest information regarding wineries and wine tasting.
https://www.visitnapavalley.com/
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10/1/20
The Glass Fire sparked on Sunday and turned into merciless blaze in Napa and Sonoma counties. Destroying the region’s of wine industry and compelled thousands of residents to flee. The reason of causing fire is still unknown. Cal Fire spokesman Erick Hernandez said on Wednesday that they are still investigating the cause of fire. Till Wednesday more than dozens of wineries, Vineyards and homes were diminished to ash and 22,000 structures are under threat.
According to Cal Fire, the fires have destroyed 7,824 structures and killed 29 people. The fires have burned twice acres than the previous year. The whole city of Calistoga was evacuated by the authorities. The Glass fire has forced thousands of residents to evacuate including neighborhoods on the eastern side of Santa Rosa and town of Angwin. New order issued on Wednesday broadened the evacuated area north in Napa County, Angwin and all areas in or near Robert Louis Stevenson State Park along Highway 29 are closed. Highway 128 in Calistoga is still open.
The National Weather Service had issued a red flag warning, announcing wildfire weather circumstances for portions of the Greater Bay Area with Santa Cruz Mountains. Here is the latest wineries list whose business has been damaged or lost in the fire, Behrens Family Winery, Burgess Cellars, Calistoga Ranch, Castello di Amorosa, Chateau Boswell, Davis Estates, Fairwinds Estate Winery, Hourglass Winery, Hunnicutt Wines, Meadowood Resort, Merus Wines, Newton Vineyard, Paloma, Sherwin Family Vineyards, Spring Mountain Vineyards, Sterling Vineyards, Tofanelli Vineyards and Tuck Beckstoffer Vineyards.
Firefighters are still battling flames and we pray and salute for their heroic work and courage. Gov. Gavin Newsom promised after touring damaged area to pursue long term solution for wildfire problem after the fire elimination was complete.
CalFire has issued orders and warnings, so we strongly suggest visitors to confirm their plans and reservation in advance before travelling to any winery. For latest update in reference to fire, visit:
Due to Covid-19, all visitors and locals are advised to follow social distancing; masks are required in public places and physical distancing. Napa Valley tasting rooms with outdoor tasting, restaurants with outdoor seating and other outdoor activities are open. Indoor activities will remain close. Napa Valley hotels are open but spas, indoor pools will be unavailable. Hiking and parks are opened, indoor shopping malls remains close until further notice.
