The Kincade Fire (2019) was a California wildfire in Sonoma County, with 77,758 acres, 374 structures destroyed, 0 deaths on the public record. Its cause is recorded as confirmed. Litigation filed. Status as of June 15, 2026, per CPUC.
Fire facts
From public records; unknown values are shown, never guessed.
| Year | 2019 |
|---|---|
| Start date | 2019-10-23 |
| Containment date | 2019-11-06 |
| Region / counties | Sonoma |
| Acreage | 77,758 |
| Structures destroyed | 374 |
| Structures damaged | 60 |
| Fatalities | 0 |
| Cause status | confirmed |
| Officially determined arson | No / not determined |
| Last verified | 2026-06-15 |
Cause
State investigators determined the Kincade Fire was caused by electrical transmission equipment operated by the regional utility near Geyserville. The fire prompted some of the largest evacuations in Sonoma County history.
What happened
The Kincade Fire spread quickly through northern Sonoma County during a wind event, prompting the evacuation of roughly 190,000 people, among the largest in the county's history.
Litigation status
Litigation filed. Status as of June 15, 2026, per CPUC.
The Kincade Fire, attributed by state investigators to Pacific Gas and Electric Company transmission equipment, led to litigation and regulatory action, including proceedings before the California Public Utilities Commission. This site reports only that litigation exists on the public record as of the status date.
Litigation and regulatory proceedings followed the Kincade Fire in connection with the regional utility. This entry reports only the existence of litigation in the public record as of the status date.
Court & regulatory record
- California Public Utilities Commission, utility wildfire proceedings , California Public Utilities Commission
This is a reported public-record status, not advice about any individual’s legal situation. Deadlines and eligibility change over time and depend on facts specific to each person, only a licensed attorney can assess yours.
Common questions about the Kincade Fire
What caused the Kincade Fire?
State investigators determined the Kincade Fire was caused by electrical transmission equipment operated by the regional utility near Geyserville. The fire prompted some of the largest evacuations in Sonoma County history.
Is there litigation over the Kincade Fire?
Litigation filed. Status as of June 15, 2026, per CPUC.
What areas did the Kincade Fire affect?
The Kincade Fire (Sonoma County) affected communities including Geyserville, Windsor, Healdsburg, Cloverdale, Alexander Valley.
How large was the Kincade Fire?
77,758 acres, 374 structures destroyed, 0 fatalities, per public records as of 2026-06-15.
Sources
- CAL FIRE Incident Statistics, California Wildfires, CAL FIRE
- California Public Utilities Commission, Wildfires, CPUC
Facts on this page are drawn from the public sources listed above and rewritten in original words. See Sources & Methodology.