A Cal Fire investigation concludes that illegal activities were a factor in a fireworks warehouse explosion in Esparto, Yolo County, last year that killed seven people and sparked a wildfire. The report has been sent to the Yolo County District Attorney's Office.
State fire authorities said 'illegal activities' contributed to an explosion in the Yolo County town of Esparto last year. The explosion killed seven.Three brothers — two of them residents of San Pablo — were among the seven who died when the warehouse storing the fireworks exploded on July 1, sparking a wildfire that burned 78 acres and forced nearby evacuations.
The explosion happened just after 6 p.m. near County Road 23 and County Road 86A in Esparto, a rural town about 37 miles west of Sacramento.Surfer, lifeguard rescue young bodyboarder from pounding surf at Santa Cruz County beachCal Fire’s Office of the State Fire Marshal on Monday said it completed its investigation into the blast and sent a report to the Yolo County District Attorney’s Office. In a statement, Cal Fire said the report “includes evidence of illegal activities uncovered in the investigation.” Yolo County authorities confirmed they’ve received the report and asked the public for patience as they sort through it. The agency said it would comment at a later time. State Fire Marshal and Cal Fire Chief Daniel Berlant said the “complex investigation took many turns as new information emerged, but the team diligently followed leads and gathered the facts that form the basis of the report.” Earlier in the investigation, the agency revoked the pyrotechnics licenses of Kenneth Chee of San Francisco-based Devastating Pyrotechnics Inc., and Craig Cutright of Blackstar Fireworks, who were identified in conjunction with the facility. Cal/OSHA also fined Devastating Pyrotechnics, Inc. $221,000 for 15 citations for safety violations. Video captured the explosion and showed fireworks whizzing through the air and exploding, smoke pouring from the building and, eventually, the massive explosion of the structure itself.Dear Abby: They posted photos of the 'whole family' brunch. I wasn't there.Blood found in home of Savannah Guthrie's 84-year-old mother: reportMiss Manners: Is it true that I shouldn't say waitress?Dear Abby: When the neighbors open their garage, we have to fleeAsking Eric: I called him when I left work and he said I was too late, he was back with his ex
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