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- US-FIRE-WEATHERA firefighter lights a back fire during the Kincade fire near Geyserville, California on October 24, 2019. - The fire broke out in spite of rolling blackouts by utility companies in both northern and Southern California. (Photo by Josh Edelson / AFP) (Photo by JOSH EDELSON/AFP via Getty Images)
- TOPSHOT-US-FIRE-WEATHERTOPSHOT - Embers blow in the wind as a tree trunk glows during the Kincade fire near Geyserville, California on October 24, 2019. - The fire broke out in spite of rolling blackouts by utility companies in both northern and Southern California. (Photo by Josh Edelson / AFP) (Photo by JOSH EDELSON/AFP via Getty Images)
- US-FIRE-WEATHERFlames approach rolling hills of grape vines during the Kincade fire near Geyserville, California on October 24, 2019. - The fire broke out in spite of rolling blackouts by utility companies in both northern and Southern California. (Photo by Josh Edelson / AFP) (Photo by JOSH EDELSON/AFP via Getty Images)
- US-FIRE-WEATHERA firefighter lights a back fire during the Kincade fire near Geyserville, California on October 24, 2019. - The fire broke out in spite of rolling blackouts by utility companies in both northern and Southern California. (Photo by Josh Edelson / AFP) (Photo by JOSH EDELSON/AFP via Getty Images)
- TOPSHOT-US-FIRE-WEATHERTOPSHOT - A fire truck heads towards flames during the Kincade fire near Geyserville, California on October 24, 2019. - The fire broke out in spite of rolling blackouts by utility companies in both northern and Southern California. (Photo by Josh Edelson / AFP) (Photo by JOSH EDELSON/AFP via Getty Images)
- US-FIRE-WEATHERA fire truck drives past flames during the Kincade fire near Geyserville, California on October 24, 2019. - The fire broke out in spite of rolling blackouts by utility companies in both northern and Southern California. (Photo by Josh Edelson / AFP) (Photo by JOSH EDELSON/AFP via Getty Images)
- US-FIRE-WEATHERA firefighter lights a back fire during the Kincade fire near Geyserville, California on October 24, 2019. - The fire broke out in spite of rolling blackouts by utility companies in both northern and Southern California. (Photo by Josh Edelson / AFP) (Photo by JOSH EDELSON/AFP via Getty Images)
- US-FIRE-WEATHEREmbers blow in the wind during the Kincade fire near Geyserville, California on October 24, 2019. - The fire broke out in spite of rolling blackouts by utility companies in both northern and Southern California. (Photo by Josh Edelson / AFP) (Photo by JOSH EDELSON/AFP via Getty Images)
- TOPSHOT-US-FIRE-WEATHERTOPSHOT - Flames approach rolling hills of grape vines during the Kincade fire near Geyserville, California on October 24, 2019. - The fire broke out in spite of rolling blackouts by utility companies in both northern and Southern California. (Photo by Josh Edelson / AFP) (Photo by JOSH EDELSON/AFP via Getty Images)
- US-FIRE-WEATHEREmbers and smoke spread over a hillside during the Kincade fire near Geyserville, California on October 24, 2019. - The fire broke out in spite of rolling blackouts by utility companies in both northern and Southern California. (Photo by Josh Edelson / AFP) (Photo by JOSH EDELSON/AFP via Getty Images)
- US-FIRE-WEATHEREmbers blow across a road during the Kincade fire near Geyserville, California on October 24, 2019. - The fire broke out in spite of rolling blackouts by utility companies in both northern and Southern California. (Photo by Josh Edelson / AFP) (Photo by JOSH EDELSON/AFP via Getty Images)
- US-FIRE-WEATHEREmbers and smoke spread over a hillside during the Kincade fire near Geyserville, California on October 24, 2019. - The fire broke out in spite of rolling blackouts by utility companies in both northern and Southern California. (Photo by Josh Edelson / AFP) (Photo by JOSH EDELSON/AFP via Getty Images)
- US-FIRE-WEATHERFlames engulf a home as wind and embers rip through the area during the Kincade fire near Geyserville, California on October 24, 2019. - The fire broke out in spite of rolling blackouts by utility companies in both northern and Southern California. (Photo by Josh Edelson / AFP) (Photo by JOSH EDELSON/AFP via Getty Images)
- US-FIRE-WEATHERA home is engulfed in flames as wind and embers rip through the area during the Kincade fire near Geyserville, California on October 24, 2019.. - The fire broke out in spite of rolling blackouts by utility companies in both northern and Southern California. (Photo by Josh Edelson / AFP) (Photo by JOSH EDELSON/AFP via Getty Images)
- US-FIRE-WEATHERA home is engulfed in flames as wind and embers rip through the area during the Kincade fire near Geyserville, California on October 24, 2019.. - The fire broke out in spite of rolling blackouts by utility companies in both northern and Southern California. (Photo by Josh Edelson / AFP) (Photo by JOSH EDELSON/AFP via Getty Images)
- US-FIRE-WEATHEREmbers blow across a road as wind rips through the area during the Kincade Fire near Geyserville, California on October 24, 2019. - The fire broke out in spite of rolling blackouts by utility companies in both northern and Southern California. (Photo by Josh Edelson / AFP) (Photo by JOSH EDELSON/AFP via Getty Images)
- US-FIRE-WEATHERA photographer takes a photo amidst a shower of embers during the Kincade Fire near Geyserville, California on October 24, 2019. - The fire broke out in spite of rolling blackouts by utility companies in both northern and Southern California. (Photo by Josh Edelson / AFP) (Photo by JOSH EDELSON/AFP via Getty Images)
- Evacuations Issued For Parts of Sonoma County As Kincade Fire SpreadsGEYSERVILLE, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 24: Embers blow in the wind as the Kincaide Fire burns through the area on October 24, 2019 in Geyserville, California. Fueled by high winds, the Kincaide Fire has burned over 7,000 acres in a matter of hours and has prompted evacuations in the Geyserville area. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
- Evacuations Issued For Parts of Sonoma County As Kincade Fire SpreadsGEYSERVILLE, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 24: Embers blow in the wind as the Kincaide Fire burns through the area on October 24, 2019 in Geyserville, California. Fueled by high winds, the Kincaide Fire has burned over 7,000 acres in a matter of hours and has prompted evacuations in the Geyserville area. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
- Evacuations Issued For Parts of Sonoma County As Kincade Fire SpreadsGEYSERVILLE, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 24: Embers blow in the wind as the Kincaide Fire burns through the area on October 24, 2019 in Geyserville, California. Fueled by high winds, the Kincaide Fire has burned over 7,000 acres in a matter of hours and has prompted evacuations in the Geyserville area. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
- Evacuations Issued For Parts of Sonoma County As Kincade Fire SpreadsGEYSERVILLE, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 24: A firefighter monitors the Kincaide Fire as it burns through the area on October 24, 2019 in Geyserville, California. Fueled by high winds, the Kincaide Fire has burned over 7,000 acres in a matter of hours and has prompted evacuations in the Geyserville area. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
- Evacuations Issued For Parts of Sonoma County As Kincade Fire SpreadsGEYSERVILLE, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 24: The Kincaide Fire burns near a vineyard on October 24, 2019 in Geyserville, California. Fueled by high winds, the Kincaide Fire has burned over 7,000 acres in a matter of hours and has prompted evacuations in the Geyserville area. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
- Evacuations Issued For Parts of Sonoma County As Kincade Fire SpreadsGEYSERVILLE, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 24: The Kincaide Fire burns near a vineyard on October 24, 2019 in Geyserville, California. Fueled by high winds, the Kincaide Fire has burned over 7,000 acres in a matter of hours and has prompted evacuations in the Geyserville area. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
- Evacuations Issued For Parts of Sonoma County As Kincade Fire SpreadsGEYSERVILLE, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 24: A Cal Fire firefighter monitors the Kincaide Fire as it burns a hillside on October 24, 2019 in Geyserville, California. Fueled by high winds, the Kincaide Fire has burned over 7,000 acres in a matter of hours and has prompted evacuations in the Geyserville area. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
- Evacuations Issued For Parts of Sonoma County As Kincade Fire SpreadsGEYSERVILLE, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 24: Firefighters use a drip torch to light a back fire ahead of the Kincaide on October 24, 2019 in Geyserville, California. Fueled by high winds, the Kincaide Fire has burned over 7,000 acres in a matter of hours and has prompted evacuations in the Geyserville area. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
- Evacuations Issued For Parts of Sonoma County As Kincade Fire SpreadsGEYSERVILLE, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 24: Firefighters use a drip torch to light a back fire ahead of the Kincaide on October 24, 2019 in Geyserville, California. Fueled by high winds, the Kincaide Fire has burned over 7,000 acres in a matter of hours and has prompted evacuations in the Geyserville area. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
- Evacuations Issued For Parts of Sonoma County As Kincade Fire SpreadsGEYSERVILLE, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 24: A tree burns as the Kincade Fire burns through the area on October 24, 2019 in Geyserville, California. Fueled by high winds, the Kincade Fire has burned over 7,000 acres in a matter of hours and has prompted evacuations in the Geyserville area. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
- Evacuations Issued For Parts of Sonoma County As Kincade Fire SpreadsGEYSERVILLE, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 24: A fire truck drives by a burning hillside as the Kincade Fire burns a hillside on October 24, 2019 in Geyserville, California. Fueled by high winds, the Kincade Fire has burned over 7,000 acres in a matter of hours and has prompted evacuations in the Geyserville area. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
- Evacuations Issued For Parts of Sonoma County As Kincade Fire SpreadsGEYSERVILLE, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 24: Cows stand on a hill as the Kincade Fire approaches on October 24, 2019 in Geyserville, California. Fueled by high winds, the Kincade Fire has burned over 7,000 acres in a matter of hours and has prompted evacuations in the Geyserville area. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
- Evacuations Issued For Parts of Sonoma County As Kincade Fire SpreadsGEYSERVILLE, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 24: The Kincade Fire burns next to a vineyard on October 24, 2019 in Geyserville, California. Fueled by high winds, the Kincade Fire has burned over 7,000 acres in a matter of hours and has prompted evacuations in the Geyserville area. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
- Evacuations Issued For Parts of Sonoma County As Kincade Fire SpreadsGEYSERVILLE, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 24: Trees burn as the Kincade Fire burns a hillside on October 24, 2019 in Geyserville, California. Fueled by high winds, the Kincade Fire has burned over 7,000 acres in a matter of hours and has prompted evacuations in the Geyserville area. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
- Evacuations Issued For Parts of Sonoma County As Kincade Fire SpreadsGEYSERVILLE, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 24: A cow stands on a hill as the Kincade Fire approaches on October 24, 2019 in Geyserville, California. Fueled by high winds, the Kincade Fire has burned over 7,000 acres in a matter of hours and has prompted evacuations in the Geyserville area. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
- Evacuations Issued For Parts of Sonoma County As Kincade Fire SpreadsGEYSERVILLE, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 24: Fire trucks drive through an area where the Kincade Fire is burning on October 24, 2019 in Geyserville, California. Fueled by high winds, the Kincade Fire has burned over 7,000 acres in a matter of hours and has prompted evacuations in the Geyserville area. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
- Evacuations Issued For Parts of Sonoma County As Kincade Fire SpreadsGEYSERVILLE, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 24: A home burns as the Kincade Fire moves through the area on October 24, 2019 in Geyserville, California. Fueled by high winds, the Kincade Fire has burned over 7,000 acres in a matter of hours and has prompted evacuations in the Geyserville area. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
- Evacuations Issued For Parts of Sonoma County As Kincade Fire SpreadsGEYSERVILLE, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 24: A home burns as the Kincade Fire moves through the area on October 24, 2019 in Geyserville, California. Fueled by high winds, the Kincade Fire has burned over 7,000 acres in a matter of hours and has prompted evacuations in the Geyserville area. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
- Evacuations Issued For Parts of Sonoma County As Kincade Fire SpreadsGEYSERVILLE, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 24: A home burns as the Kincade Fire moves through the area on October 24, 2019 in Geyserville, California. Fueled by high winds, the Kincade Fire has burned over 7,000 acres in a matter of hours and has prompted evacuations in the Geyserville area. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
- Evacuations Issued For Parts of Sonoma County As Kincade Fire SpreadsGEYSERVILLE, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 24: A home burns as the Kincade Fire moves through the area on October 24, 2019 in Geyserville, California. Fueled by high winds, the Kincade Fire has burned over 7,000 acres in a matter of hours and has prompted evacuations in the Geyserville area. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
- Evacuations Issued For Parts of Sonoma County As Kincade Fire SpreadsGEYSERVILLE, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 24: A home burns as the Kincade Fire moves through the area on October 24, 2019 in Geyserville, California. Fueled by high winds, the Kincade Fire has burned over 7,000 acres in a matter of hours and has prompted evacuations in the Geyserville area. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
- Evacuations Issued For Parts of Sonoma County As Kincade Fire SpreadsGEYSERVILLE, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 24: A home burns as the Kincade Fire moves through the area on October 24, 2019 in Geyserville, California. Fueled by high winds, the Kincade Fire has burned over 7,000 acres in a matter of hours and has prompted evacuations in the Geyserville area. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
- Evacuations Issued For Parts of Sonoma County As Kincade Fire SpreadsGEYSERVILLE, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 24: A home burns as the Kincade Fire moves through the area on October 24, 2019 in Geyserville, California. Fueled by high winds, the Kincade Fire has burned over 7,000 acres in a matter of hours and has prompted evacuations in the Geyserville area. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
- Evacuations Issued For Parts of Sonoma County As Kincade Fire SpreadsGEYSERVILLE, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 24: The Kincade Fire burns near a vineyard on October 24, 2019 in Geyserville, California. Fueled by high winds, the Kincade Fire has burned over 10,000 acres in a matter of hours and has prompted evacuations in the Geyserville area. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
- Evacuations Issued For Parts of Sonoma County As Kincade Fire SpreadsGEYSERVILLE, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 24: The Kincade Fire burns near a vineyard on October 24, 2019 in Geyserville, California. Fueled by high winds, the Kincade Fire has burned over 10,000 acres in a matter of hours and has prompted evacuations in the Geyserville area. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
- Evacuations Issued For Parts of Sonoma County As Kincade Fire SpreadsGEYSERVILLE, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 24: Embers swirl around a tree as the Kincade Fire burns through the area on October 24, 2019 in Geyserville, California. Fueled by high winds, the Kincade Fire has burned over 7,000 acres in a matter of hours and has prompted evacuations in the Geyserville area. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
- Evacuations Issued For Parts of Sonoma County As Kincade Fire SpreadsGEYSERVILLE, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 24: Firefighters prepare to protect a structure as the Kincade Fire moves through the area on October 24, 2019 in Geyserville, California. Fueled by high winds, the Kincade Fire has burned over 10,000 acres in a matter of hours and has prompted evacuations in the Geyserville area. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
- Evacuations Issued For Parts of Sonoma County As Kincade Fire SpreadsGEYSERVILLE, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 24: Firefighters prepare to protect a structure as the Kincade Fire moves through the area on October 24, 2019 in Geyserville, California. Fueled by high winds, the Kincade Fire has burned over 10,000 acres in a matter of hours and has prompted evacuations in the Geyserville area. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
- Evacuations Issued For Parts of Sonoma County As Kincade Fire SpreadsGEYSERVILLE, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 24: A firefighter monitors the Kincaide Fire as it burns through the area on October 24, 2019 in Geyserville, California. Fueled by high winds, the Kincaide Fire has burned over 7,000 acres in a matter of hours and has prompted evacuations in the Geyserville area. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
- Evacuations Issued For Parts of Sonoma County As Kincade Fire SpreadsGEYSERVILLE, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 24: A firefighter monitors the Kincaide Fire as it burns through the area on October 24, 2019 in Geyserville, California. Fueled by high winds, the Kincaide Fire has burned over 7,000 acres in a matter of hours and has prompted evacuations in the Geyserville area. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
- Evacuations Issued For Parts of Sonoma County As Kincade Fire SpreadsGEYSERVILLE, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 24: A firefighter drives through an area where the Kincaide Fire is burning on October 24, 2019 in Geyserville, California. Fueled by high winds, the Kincaide Fire has burned over 7,000 acres in a matter of hours and has prompted evacuations in the Geyserville area. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
- Evacuations Issued For Parts of Sonoma County As Kincade Fire SpreadsGEYSERVILLE, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 24: The Kincaide Fire burns a hillside on October 24, 2019 in Geyserville, California. Fueled by high winds, the Kincaide Fire has burned over 7,000 acres in a matter of hours and has prompted evacuations in the Geyserville area. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
- Evacuations Issued For Parts of Sonoma County As Kincade Fire SpreadsGEYSERVILLE, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 24: The Kincaide Fire burns a hillside on October 24, 2019 in Geyserville, California. Fueled by high winds, the Kincaide Fire has burned over 7,000 acres in a matter of hours and has prompted evacuations in the Geyserville area. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
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