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Yolo County Recovers All Seven Bodies From Esparto Fireworks Warehouse Explosion

Rapid DNA testing will soon confirm the identities of all seven recovered victims at the Esparto fireworks warehouse.

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A dramatic explosion at a fireworks warehouse in Esparto, Calif., caused a massive fire and sent huge plumes of black smoke and lit fireworks into the sky.
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Overview

  • Recovery crews have retrieved the remains of all seven individuals missing since the July 1 explosion after securing the site against smoldering fires and live explosives.
  • The Yolo County Coroner’s Division has initiated rapid DNA testing to confirm each victim’s identity and proceed with family notifications.
  • CAL FIRE’s State Fire Marshal team, the ATF National Response Team and regional bomb squads have opened a multi-agency investigation to determine what triggered the blast.
  • A controlled explosive disposal operation was carried out to remove hazardous ordnance and clear the charred warehouse for forensic examination.
  • Officials are reviewing whether Devastating Pyrotechnics met state and local zoning, permitting and placarding requirements for commercial fireworks storage.