Eight Arrested in Connection With Deadly California Fireworks Explosion

The explosion last July in Esparto, Calif., killed seven people. Five of the eight arrested, including a former local police officer, have been charged with murder.

5 people charged with murder for 2025 Northern California explosion

Almost a year-long investigation into the massive explosion in California, the Yolo County District Attorney announced it ...

Five people charged with murder in deadly Northern California fireworks warehouse explosion

Authorities say five people have been charged with murder in a deadly Northern California explosion at a fireworks warehouse ...

Sheriff’s lieutenant with million-pound fireworks stash led to deadly blast, prosecutors say

Samuel Machado is accused of illegally having 1 million pounds of fireworks on his property at the time of the blast and ...

Yemen’s Houthis release video showing explosions on oil tanker they claim to have attacked

Yemen’s Houthi rebels on Friday released a video showing fires and explosions on a vessel in the Red Sea. It’s thought that ...

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Grand jury rules officials knew of illegal fireworks before Esparto explosion

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