The Kincade fire in northern California’s Sonoma County has burned more than 74,000 acres so far, and is expected to grow as fast moving winds continue to fuel it.
The Kincade fire in northern California’s Sonoma County has burned more than 74,000 acres so far, and is expected to grow as fast moving winds continue to fuel it.
As of this morning it was 15% contained, up from 5% few days ago, but in that time the size of the fire has nearly tripled. As firefighters have been able to beat back the flames, photographers have been able to see the damaged area up close.
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In Healdsburg, the fire consumed Soda Rock Winery, which features a historic building that dates back to the 1860s. Other wineries have been damaged, or were on edge as the fire continues and spread with no immediate end in sight. So far nearly 200,000 people have been evacuated.
Winds are forecasted to pick up again soon, possibly reaching as high as 50 miles per hour.
