Investigation of last year's deadly Esparto blast continues. What questions remain?

The Bee has followed the fatal fireworks explosion in Esparto, winning a James Madison Award for its coverage. Here are ...

Yolo County officials knew of illegal fireworks activity before deadly Esparto blast, report says

Yolo County officials knew of the illegal fireworks activity in Esparto before the deadly explosion that killed seven people ...

Scathing report released on Yolo County fireworks warehouse disaster

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — A grand jury released a scathing report detailing what led up to an explosion that killed seven workers “instantly” inside a warehouse in Yolo County. Many of the victims were ...
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Esparto fireworks explosions: State officials find 'illegal activity,' hand findings to Yolo DA

In the wake of the explosion, KCRA 3 Investigates was the first to report that not only was the property not zoned for fireworks storage, but the company also did not have the proper local permits, ...
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Esparto company tried to claw back seized fireworks, citing Yolo County sheriff

Company lawyer sought return of 3,600 seized fireworks, citing Yolo County sheriff ties. Email shows state fireworks office knew some seized explosives belonged to the company. Company sought to ...
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State Fire Marshal calls out ‘evidence of illegal activities’ in deadly Esparto explosion report

State fire officials have turned over the findings in the investigation of a deadly explosion at a fireworks storage facility in Esparto last year. The Office of the State Fire Marshal, a department ...