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Who were the 7 people killed in the Esparto fireworks explosions?
Daniel Graham and Adam Carruthers were sentenced to more than 4 years in prison for cutting down the iconic Sycamore Gap Tree ...
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.
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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.
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 ...
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 ...
Yolo County Sheriff deputy, legal secretary on leave amid Esparto explosion investigation
Two Yolo County Sheriff's Office employees are on leave as authorities investigate the Esparto warehouse explosion.