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Pickett Fire Linked to Contractor | San Jose News
A contractor named Juan Luis Gutierrez Marfil is facing serious charges after allegedly tossing hot ashes into a burn pile, sparking the devastating Pickett Fire near Calistoga that scorched over ten square miles and caused more than $6 million in damage. The blaze, which took until September 8 to fully contain, has hit the wine industry hard—ruining harvests, causing smoke taint, and prompting lawsuits against Hundred Acre Wines. With potential prison time on the line, Marfil’s arraignment is pending, serving as a stark warning about fire risks in dry conditions and their massive economic…
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