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California lawmakers want to close licensing ‘loophole' after deadly Esparto blast
Legislators representing Esparto want to "tighten up" California licensing laws and oversight in response to the deadly ...
State suspends fireworks companies' licenses after deadly Esparto explosion
California fire officials have suspended licenses for two pyrotechnic companies after a deadly fireworks blast in Esparto.
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 ...
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.
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 ...
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 ...