
North Bay winery under scrutiny as CAL FIRE continues to investigate cause of Pickett Fire
CAL FIRE investigators are still working to determine what caused the Pickett Fire in Napa County.
"We're not there quite yet," said James Clay, A CAL FIRE spokesperson said Tuesday, as the fire reached 91% containment.
Even though no official cause has been released, Hundred Acre Winery with property off Pickett Road has already been under public scrutiny.
Sam Singer, a spokesperson for the winery tells ABC7 News they are aware CAL FIRE is looking into the fire starting on their property, adding that an independent contractor had been working on a fireplace and later disposed of ashes.
Before the fire broke out, Hundred Acre Winery was set to host about 85 guests for an employee's daughter's wedding.
Napa County officials say the winery is not permitted to hold commercial activities, including weddings.
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