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Fireworks explosion rattled Esparto. Days later, residents are still reeling
Shauntel Sarionder walks her dog Bella in front of a fireworks stand at Esparto Community Park on Thursday, July 3, 2025. “It ...
Esparto residents describe fireworks explosions, saying "it felt like a bomb went off"
Some residents from the small Yolo County community of Esparto recounted what they witnessed during a fireworks explosion ...
Esparto explosions | Officials give updates at 1:30 p.m. July 3
Seven people remain unaccounted for days after multiple explosions obliterated a fireworks facility Tuesday in the Esparto ...
Where is Esparto? What to know about area where fireworks facility exploded
The facility destroyed was located roughly a mile south of Esparto on the 26400 block of County Road 23 near County Road 86A. Esparto is 14 miles west of Woodland along Highway 16. The drive from ...
Father's anguish grows as sons remain missing in Yolo County explosion
Among those waiting in anguish is Jhonny Ramos. His 18-year-old son Jesus and 22-year-old son Johnny are still missing.
Response agencies hold news conference 3 days after explosions in Esparto
Officials from the Yolo County Office of Emergency Services, Esparto Fire Protection District, Yolo County Sheriff's Office ...
GoFundMe appeal launched for wife of man missing in Esparto fireworks disaster
An online GoFundMe appeal is seeking relief for the wife of one of the seven people missing in the Yolo County blasts that ...
Northern California cities reshape July 4 plans after Esparto fireworks explosion
Sutter and Yuba counties look into alternative celebrations after a fireworks warehouse explosion and fire destroyed supplies ...