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Esparto fireworks blast spewed toxic fumes on Yolo County crops. What's next?
The Yolo County Environmental Health Division and state agencies will analyze soil in valuable agricultural fields after a ...
TIMELINE | A minute-by-minute look at the Esparto fireworks facility explosion
Tuesday, July 15, marks two weeks since a series of fireworks explosions killed seven people at a warehouse near the Esparto ...
Esparto fireworks explosion: DNA testing underway to identify victims, officials say
A DNA testing process to identify the remains of the seven victims of the deadly fireworks warehouse explosion in the Esparto ...
Records show Esparto fire chief had worked with firm behind fatal fireworks blast
Fireworks company sought guidance from the Esparto fire chief to expand in 2021. Records show he also worked with them on a fireworks show.
State fire marshal sees "red flags" in Esparto fireworks explosion, says investigation continues in full force
The state fire marshal sat down for a one-on-one interview regarding the investigation into the Esparto fireworks warehouse ...
9 days in, families of Esparto warehouse explosion victims desperate for information
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Family members are still desperate for answers nine days after an explosion at a fireworks warehouse in ...
What we know about the Esparto land where fireworks exploded
The fireworks stored at the Esparto property that exploded were supposed to be kept in very specific areas, according to ...
California ‘loophole’ helped man behind Esparto fireworks land explosives permits
Shipping records show that Devastating Pyrotechnics imported large amounts of raw chemicals often used to manufacture fireworks.