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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 ...
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‘This is a huge red flag:’ Fireworks expert raises concerns over deadly Esparto explosion
As the investigation into last week’s fatal explosion in Yolo County continues, a fireworks industry representative and Cal ...
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 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 ...
Where is Esparto? What to know about area where fireworks facility exploded
The facility destroyed was located roughly a mile south of Esparto on the 26400 block of County Road 23 near County Road 86A. Esparto is 14 miles west of Woodland along Highway 16. The drive from ...
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 ...