Esparto explosion leads to proposed changes in California fireworks regulations

A task force has submitted dozens of recommendations to the State Fireworks Advisory Committee to address gaps in fireworks ...

1 found dead in suspected fireworks blast that injured 2 others in Bell Gardens

Authorities announced Wednesday that one person was found dead following a possible fireworks explosion that also left two ...

Cal Fire task force recommends tougher fireworks oversight after Esparto blast

The draft report lays out steps the agency, local officials and lawmakers can take to root out illegal fireworks safely and ...

New records confirm Cal Fire knew Esparto company dealt in illegal fireworks

A search warrant request reveals officials knew Devastating Pyrotechnics was connected to the Esparto facility six weeks ...

Commerce warrant says Esparto company was selling illegal fireworks

KCRA 3 Investigates has been digging into the import data for Devastating Pyrotechnics as well as Blackstar Fireworks. In the ...

Cal Fire tipped off about fireworks issues at company, 2 years before Esparto explosion

An email obtained by KCRA 3 Investigates suggests that the State Fire Marshal may have had information that could have prompted inspections of a fireworks facility in Esparto two years before July's ...