As wildfires intensify across the western United States, vineyard owners and winemakers are facing a growing and costly threat: smoke taint. This condition, caused by exposure to wildfire smoke, can devastate an entire grape harvest, damage a winery’s reputation, and result in substantial financial losses.
Singleton Schreiber represents individuals and businesses impacted by wildfire-related damage, including vineyard owners and wineries facing smoke taint losses. If your business has experienced harm due to wildfire smoke or fire, legal options may be available.
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The Cram wildfire ignited near Willowdale in central Oregon on July 13, 2025, and has quickly become the largest wildfire in the country this year. The massive blaze has scorched more than 95,000 acres across Jefferson, Wasco, and Crook counties, with firefighters working tirelessly to keep it from growing even larger. Fueled by dry conditions, high winds, and steep terrain, the fire has already destroyed two homes and 14 outbuildings, threatening hundreds more and prompting widespread evacuations.
Although cooler weather and increased humidity in recent days have helped slow ...
Each year, fireworks are a central part of Independence Day celebrations across the United States. However, as consumer access to fireworks continues to grow, so too does the number of injuries and fatalities linked to their use. Recent data from the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) highlights a sharp and alarming rise in firework-related incidents, underscoring the need for greater awareness, regulation, and accountability.
In 2024, fireworks-related injuries surged to an estimated 14,700, up from 9,700 in 2023 – marking a 52% increase, the highest single-year ...
Officials are investigating whether fireworks were improperly stored at the Esparto facility.
A fireworks warehouse in the rural town of Esparto, California, exploded on the evening of Tuesday, July 1, 2025, killing at least one person and leaving seven others unaccounted for, according to Cal Fire. The incident occurred at a facility operated by Devastating Pyrotechnics, a company with decades of experience producing fireworks displays throughout California. The blast flattened the building, ignited a wildfire that burned 78 acres, and caused widespread evacuations and ...