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A wildfire caused millions in damages in Napa County. A winery worker is accused of causing it
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Iris Kwok , as published by Los Angeles Times - California
· August 29, 2026
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Key points The incident occurred in Napa County, where the winery is located. The extent of the damage and losses has been reported, but additional information may provide more insight into the circumstances surrounding the wildfire.
A gardener at a prestigious winery is accused of starting a wildfire that caused significant damage and losses. The fire resulted in millions of dollars in damages and tens of millions of dollars in agricultural losses.
The incident occurred in Napa County, where the winery is located. The accused man worked as a gardener at the winery before allegedly igniting the wildfire.
Further details about the incident and the accused individual are available from the source. The extent of the damage and losses has been reported, but additional information may provide more insight into the circumstances surrounding the wildfire.
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Published: August 29, 2026 ·
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