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Records show Esparto fire chief had worked with firm behind fatal fireworks blast
Public records from the Esparto Fire Protection District show that Chief Curtis Lawrence knew more about Devastating ...
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 ...
'We will find justice': Esparto community, families hold vigil for victims of fireworks explosion
Family members of some of the victims hugged and comforted each other on Friday evening in front of a growing memorial ...
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 ...
All 7 Esparto fireworks warehouse explosion victims identified by Yolo County coroner
Yolo County authorities have officially identified all seven of the people who died in the Esparto fireworks warehouse explosion.
Widow remembers man killed in Esparto explosions as a loving father, dedicated worker
Joel Melendez, known as Jr, is being remembered by his family after the deadly Esparto fireworks explosion as a loving father and husband, and a hard worker. His wife shared that they have an 11-month ...