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Pyrotechnic licenses suspended for operators connected with Esparto fireworks explosion, fire marshal says
Two weeks after a deadly explosion at an Esparto fireworks facility, the California State Fire Marshal said the licenses of two men connected with the companies involved have been suspended.
California fire marshal suspends pyrotechnic licenses tied to deadly Esparto explosion
The Office of the State Fire Marshal announced that it has suspended the pyrotechnic licenses of two people tied to the deadly fireworks explosion at a Northern California facility on July 1.
Licenses Suspended After Deadly Blast at Fireworks Plant in Esparto, CA
The pyrotechnic license of Esparto Firefighter Craig Cutright, of BlackStar Fireworks, was one of those suspended.
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 explosion that killed seven people.
California senator considers legislation in response to deadly Esparto fireworks explosion
State Senator Christopher Cabaldon is working on legislation to address regulatory gaps after the Esparto fireworks explosion.
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: East Bay brothers identified as two of seven victims
ESPARTO — Three brothers, two of them East Bay residents, were among seven people identified Friday by authorities in Yolo ...
How cuts at the federal level can affect finding answers to the Esparto explosion
The U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board would investigate such an explosion. The White House has proposed ...
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 ...
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 records reviewed by the San Francisco Chronicle and KCRA 3. The U.S. Bureau of ...
State Fire Marshal suspends pyrotechnic licenses following deadly Esparto explosion
The Office of the State Fire Marshal suspended licenses tied to the Esparto fireworks explosion that killed seven people.