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A person works in the vineyards at the Chateau Margaux in Medoc Region amid wildfires in the Gironde department in France

World Jul 30

Wildfires near Bordeaux threaten to squeeze France's struggling wine industry

By Eva Van Dam, Jamey Keaten, John Leicester, Associated Press

Science Oct 16

Glass Fire in Saint Helena
Watch 10:15
How climate change is impacting the wine and spirits industries

From destructive wildfires to floods that threaten grape and grain harvests, climate change is altering the nature of wine and spirit production around the world. Food and travel writer Brian Freedman's new book, "Crushed," captures how growers and producers are…

Nation Sep 30

Watch 5:19
Unrelenting fires continue to ravage Northern California

Wildfires are again devastating Northern California’s wine country, with dozens of homes and thousands of acres burning this week alone. More than 8,000 wildfires have raged across the state this season, destroying over 7,000 buildings and nearly 5,800 square miles.

By Stephanie Sy

Economy Sep 29

California's wine country residents face fire fatigue

The Glass Fire has scorched more than 66 square miles (170 square kilometers) and destroyed about 95 structures. It's the fourth major fire in three years in the Napa-Sonoma area.

By Olga R. Rodriguez, Terry Chea, Associated Press

Nation Sep 29

Glass Fire burns as telecom employee installs fiberoptic cable
Dying winds give crews hope in Northern California wildfires

The Glass Fire tripled in size Monday and the San Jose Mercury News says some two dozen homes have burned.

By Janie Har, Associated Press

Oct 28

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As wildfires burn, California residents express fear, anger toward PG&E

By Stephanie Sy

California is under a state of emergency, with multiple wildfires burning and threatening thousands of homes. Over two million customers experienced power outages throughout the weekend -- and may face more this week if dry, windy conditions persist. Stephanie Sy…

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Oct 16

Watch 5:53
California wine country tries to get back to business despite wildfire destruction

By Joanne Jennings

Firefighters are making progress taming the wildfires that have consumed more than 220,000 acres across Northern California and killed at least 41 people. Special correspondent Joanne Jennings reports from Napa County, where crews are battling shifting winds, and owners and…

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