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9 days in, families of Esparto warehouse explosion victims desperate for information
Family members are still desperate for answers nine days after an explosion at a fireworks warehouse in Esparto killed seven ...
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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 ...
Over a week after Esparto fireworks blast, some residents remain without power or water
It has been over a week now since the deadly fireworks explosions in Esparto and many who live near the crime scene are still ...
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 ...
Dispatch audio reveals fireworks weren't only concern for first responders at Esparto property
More than a week after the deadly explosion and fire at a fireworks facility in Esparto, investigators are still working to figure out what went wrong. Dispatch audio from July 1 shows that fireworks ...
Answers Sought about Deadly Esparto, CA, Fireworks Factory Blast
A volunteer Esparto firefighter is on leave amid reports he worked for the fireworks companies on property owned by a sheriff ...
‘They should not be involved’: Esparto residents question sheriff’s role in explosion probe
Esparto residents demand accountability after learning a Yolo County deputy lived on the property where a warehouse explosion ...
Some residents near Esparto fireworks blast remain without water or power
More than a week since the deadly fireworks explosions in Esparto, some who live near the scene are still under mandatory evacuation orders with no water and no power.
Burned vehicle removed Esparto explosion site
A burned vehicle was removed from the Esparto explosion site on Wednesday.