Category Archives: Fire Damage

Arson Suspected in French Wine Country Wildfire

Posted on July 19, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

The fires, fanned by searing heat and strong winds spread across 75 acres surround Bordeaux since July 12, according to Reuters.  Some 34,000 people have had to evacuate their homes.   The Bordeaux Public Prosecutor said a man was in custody … Continue reading →

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Fire Reduces Larson Family Winery’s Tasting Room to Rubble

Posted on March 4, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

The barn-turned-tasting room contained historic Sonoma Rodeo and Larson Family memorabilia, and the Larson family described the loss as “catastrophic.’ Larson Family Winery was once home to the Sonoma Rodeo, where famed horse trainer Buster Millerick, who worked with Seabiscuit, … Continue reading →

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Calif. Insurance Commissioner OK Higher Wildfire Limits

Posted on January 24, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

The ruling applies to wineries, vineyards and ranches and is through the FAIR Plan for operations that lost conventional commercial coverage in the wake of several years of wildfires.

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Cotes de Provence Wine Region Ravaged by Wildfires

Posted on September 7, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

The blaze raged on teh French Riviera for a week, leaving two people dead, 27 injured and 10,000 persons forced to evacuate from the Var region, not far from Saint-Tropez.  At least one small estate in the region is known … Continue reading →

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Caldor Fire Skirts Wineries, Vineyards in Amador and El Dorado Counties

Posted on August 31, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

The Caldor Fire has doubled in size and as of last night was only 16% contained.  It was reported to be threatening the Lake Tahoe resort area. CalFire reports 40 structures have been damaged, 669 destroyed, including two at Miraflores … Continue reading →

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Betz Family Won’t Release 2020 Vintage, Cites Smoke Taint

Posted on June 8, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Washington State’s Betz Family Winery said it won’t be releasing a 2020 vintage due to smoke taint caused by last year’s wildfires.  It also announced its sister winery in Oregon, SUNU Wines, would not be releasing a 2020 vintage either. … Continue reading →

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