09/02/2026
A year after the Pickett Fire burned more than 6,800 acres across Napa County’s Howell Mountain wine country, new criminal charges and civil litigation are bringing renewed attention to the fire’s cause and its significant impact on the region.
Live Insurance News recently reported on the latest developments, including that wine businesses affected by the Pickett Fire have retained Singleton Schreiber as they pursue potential civil claims related to their losses.
Napa County agricultural officials estimated approximately $56 million in wine grape losses following the fire, with smoke damage forcing numerous wineries to abandon their 2025 vintages.
As the legal process moves forward, our wildfire litigation team remains focused on helping affected businesses and property owners understand their rights and pursue accountability for their losses.
Read the full Live Insurance News article for more on the Pickett Fire investigation, pending litigation, and insurance considerations facing Napa County’s wine industry.