Winery Worker Says Ashes Linked to Napa County Fire Were Doused Before Blaze Began

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A worker at a Calistoga vineyard being investigated as the possible origin of Napa County’s destructive Pickett Fire told investigators he poured water on a pile of ashes that were discarded before the blaze began.

Cal Fire questioned a contract worker, whose name is unknown, who was working on an outdoor fireplace at Hundred Acre Wines shortly before the fire broke out just over two weeks ago, according to Sam Singer, a public relations strategist who represents the company.

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