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Esparto fireworks explosion: East Bay brothers identified as two of seven victims
ESPARTO — Three brothers, two of them East Bay residents, were among seven people identified Friday by authorities in Yolo ...
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 ...
Esparto Explosions: Here are takeaways, unanswered questions after our 'Flashpoint' special
The fire call for a property just off County Road 23 in Esparto, California, went out after 5 p.m. on July 1. By the evening's end, seven people would be dead, following a series of explosions ...
How cuts at the federal level can affect finding answers to the Esparto explosion
The U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board would investigate such an explosion. The White House has proposed ...
Family of father killed in Esparto fireworks explosion wants transparency from Yolo County officials
Her son, Joel "Junior" Melendez, 28, was killed in the blast. Lupe said her strong words are directed at the fireworks ...
Here is 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 ...
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'Loophole' Allowed Esparto, CA, Fireworks Business to Operate Before Deadly Blast
The owner of Devastating Pyrotechnics was barred by the ATF from having access to permits that would allow the fireworks ...