Crime & Safety
Kincade Fire Burns Nearly 50 Sonoma County Homes, Buildings
So far, 21 homes and 28 other buildings were lost in the Kincade Fire burning near Geyserville since Wednesday night, authorities say.
SONOMA COUNTY, CA -- So far, 21 homes and 28 out buildings have been lost in the Kincade Fire burning near Geyserville since Wednesday night, Sonoma County Sheriff Mark Essick said Friday.
No lootings have been reported, Essick said. Fifty sheriff's deputies are patrolling the burn and evacuated areas.
Essick also urged county residents to stay home during PG&E's anticipated power shutoff and high wind event that is expected to occur Saturday and Sunday. Essick said roads must be kept clear for emergency responders.
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Santa Rosa officials said PG&E's Public Safety Power Shutoff Saturday through Monday will likely affect more than 90,000 PG&E customers.
The National Weather Services issued a Red Flag Warning for North Bay mountains, valleys and coastlines between 8 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. Monday. The strongest winds are expected Saturday night into Sunday morning, and strong winds at lower elevations are expected throughout Sunday.
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Bay City News Service contributed to this report.
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