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Explosion at Yolo County Fireworks Warehouse Kills Seven, Charges Filed

4/11/2026

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On July 1, 2025, an explosion at a fireworks warehouse in Esparto, Yolo County, California killed seven people, including four from the Bay Area.
Five individuals, including a former Yolo County Sheriff lieutenant and the owner of Devastating Pyrotechnics, face murder charges.
Authorities attributed the explosion to illegal fireworks stored at the site.
Nearby Fourth of July celebrations were canceled.
Authorities have revoked the pyrotechnic licenses of the involved companies.

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Story summary

On July 1, 2025, an explosion at a fireworks warehouse in Esparto, Yolo County, California killed seven people, including four from the Bay Area.
Five individuals, including a former Yolo County Sheriff lieutenant and the owner of Devastating Pyrotechnics, face murder charges.
Authorities attributed the explosion to illegal fireworks stored at the site.
Nearby Fourth of July celebrations were canceled.
Authorities have revoked the pyrotechnic licenses of the involved companies.