BREAKING NEWS: Massive fires in Napa and Sonoma burn hundreds of homes and businesses, force evacuations, close hospitals

If you have trouble reading this message, view it in a browser.       Breaking News                   October 9, 2017 | Updated 12:02 PM PT           Massive fires in Napa and Sonoma burn hundreds of homes and businesses, force evacuations, close hospitals     A series of explosive wildfires ripped through Napa and Sonoma counties early Monday, destroying hundreds of homes and businesses, forcing the evacuation of thousands of people and shutting down major roadways as firefighters sought to halt the advance of infernos that were driven by powerful winds.           Read More                   Related Stories   How you can help people affected by the North Bay fires (or get help if you are an evacuee)   SFC: Blackouts throughout wine country as fires spread   North County fires: what highways are open and closed   SFC: Sonoma County farmers and ranchers flee from North Bay fires           Support journalism. Support democracy. Get daily insights into stories that resonate throughout the Bay Area and beyond. Click here for current San Francisco Chronicle subscription offers.           Connect     Facebook     Twitter     Pinterest     Google+   About   Privacy Policy   Terms of Use         901 Mission St San Francisco CA 94103 ©2017 Hearst Communications, Inc.