Strong Gusts Spread the Kincade Fire On October 23, 2019, a blaze erupted in Sonoma County, California, near the small town of Geyserville. In six days, flames from the Kincade fire spread across more than 75,000 acres (303 square kilometers), becoming the largest wildfire by acreage in California in 2019. As of October 29, the fire had destroyed more than 120 structures and caused at least 2,000 people to evacuate. Fierce winds in northern California—known colloquially as Diablo winds—played a

The City of Santa Rosa continues to recognize and honor the resilience of our community following the 2017 wildfires. October 8, 2025 is the eight-year mark of the 2017 Tubbs and Nuns Fires. These fires, in addition to the 2020 Glass Fire, 2019 Kincade Fire, and others, have had lasting effects locally. Mitigating future large-scale wildfires has been a priority and having the resources to keep fires small is critical. On March 5, 2024, the voters of Sonoma County approved Measure H, a one-half

2K views · 13 reactions | At the end of September, a fire destroyed businesses and hundreds of thousands of dollars in paintings in Port Clyde. A look over the damage. | WMTW-TV | Facebook