Hundreds evacuate as wildfire rages in Sonoma County
A firefighter defends a structure against approaching flames while battling the Kincade fire in Geyserville, California, October 24, 2019. REUTERS/Stephen Lam
A burning tree is seen during the Kincade fire in Geyserville, California, October 24. REUTERS/Stephen Lam
Two firefighters discuss a plan while battling the Kincade fire in Geyserville, California, October 24. REUTERS/Stephen Lam
A structure burns during the Kincade fire in Geyserville, California, October 24. REUTERS/Stephen Lam
A firefighter hoses a hot spot while battling the Kincade fire at in Geyserville, California, October 24. REUTERS/Stephen Lam
A burning structure is seen in the middle of a vineyard during the Kincade fire in Geyserville, California, October 24. REUTERS/Stephen Lam
A burning structure collapses during the Kincade fire in Geyserville, California, October 24. REUTERS/Stephen Lam
Flying embers from a destroyed fence are seen during the Kincade fire near Geyserville, California, October 24. More than 500 homes are under mandatory evacuation orders as the Kincade Fire rages with zero containment, according to authorities. ...more
A dozer transporter leaves a drop point as the Kincade fire burns near Geyserville, California, October 24. REUTERS/Stephen Lam
The Robert Young Estate Winery is seen as the Kincade fire burns in the distance, in Geyserville, California, October 24. REUTERS/Stephen Lam
Vines are silhouetted against the Kincade fire burning in a valley below, near Geyserville, California, October 24. REUTERS/Stephen Lam
A firefighting bulldozer moves into position along Geysers Road while battling the Kincade fire, near Geyserville, California, October 24. REUTERS/Stephen Lam
Two firefighters monitor the Kincade fire, near Geyserville, California, October 24. REUTERS/Stephen Lam
Firefighters monitor the Kincade fire, near Geyserville, California, October 24. REUTERS/Stephen Lam
A firefighting vehicle drives along a dirt road during the Kincade fire, near Geyserville, California, October 24. REUTERS/Stephen Lam
A firefighter confers with his colleague inside a fire engine during the Kincade fire near Geyserville, California, October 24. REUTERS/Stephen Lam
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