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Yolo County declares health emergency

Yolo County declares local health emergency after deadly Esparto fireworks explosion
Officials have declared a local health emergency after the Esparto fireworks explosion that killed seven people in July.
Yolo County Health Officer declares Health Emergency due to Oakdale fire
According to a county press release sent out Monday morning, to facilitate the review, Yolo County’s Public Health Officer has declared a Local Health Emergency for properties impacted by the
Yolo County declares health emergency after deadly Esparto explosions
Today’s local health emergency declaration for the Oakdale Fire allows Yolo County to request support from state and federal health agencies for testing and any necessary cleanup if hazardous materials from fireworks are found in the soil,
Yolo County declares a local health emergency after Esparto fireworks explosion
Yolo County top health official declared Monday a local health emergency to assess if hazardous material spread across soil, water and crops bordering an Esparto warehouse filled with fireworks that exploded in July and killed seven people.
Yolo County declares local heath emergency after deadly Esparto explosion
The declaration means the county can identify materials stored at the blast site, gather environmental samples and request state help.
Yolo County declares local health emergency after deadly Esparto explosions
Yolo County’s public health officer on Monday declared a local health emergency for properties impacted by the deadly Esparto fireworks facility explosion. “Today’s local health emergency declaration for the Oakdale Fire allows Yolo County to request support from state and federal health agencies for testing and any necessary cleanup if hazardous materials from fireworks are found in the soil,
AG: Cal Fire, Yolo can handle Esparto fireworks case despite conflict concerns
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Esparto fireworks explosions investigation: Cause of death confirmed for all 7 killed by blasts
The Yolo County coroner confirmed on Tuesday the cause of death for the seven people who died during a series of explosions in Esparto last month.
Testing ordered for soil, water, air after Esparto fireworks explosion
ESPARTO, Calif. — Yolo County has declared a local health emergency following July's deadly fireworks explosion in Esparto, ...
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Task force to look at loopholes in regulations after Esparto fireworks explosion
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Yolo County officials declared a local emergency on Tuesday as the investigation continues into the fireworks warehouse explosion that left seven people dead.