"Cal Fire's Office of the State Fire Marshal led the investigation with assistance from local, state and federal agencies. In a statement, the agency said the report includes evidence of illegal activities uncovered in the investigation, and has been provided to the Yolo County District Attorney's Office to determine the next steps. Yolo County authorities confirmed they've received the report and asked the public for patience as they sort through it."
"Earlier in the investigation, the agency revoked the pyrotechnics licenses of Kenneth Chee of San Francisco-based Devastating Pyrotechnics Inc. and Craig Cutright of Blackstar Fireworks, who were identified in conjunction with the facility. Cal/OSHA also fined Devastating Pyrotechnics, Inc. $221,000 for 15 citations for safety violations. Video captured the explosion and showed fireworks whizzing through the air and exploding, smoke pouring from the building and eventually, the massive explosion of the structure itself."
Illegal activities contributed to a Yolo County fireworks warehouse explosion on July 1 that killed seven people, including three brothers, and ignited a wildfire that burned 78 acres. The blast occurred near County Road 23 and County Road 86A in Esparto, prompting evacuations. Cal Fire's Office of the State Fire Marshal led a multiagency investigation that uncovered evidence of illegal activities and forwarded the report to the Yolo County District Attorney's Office. The investigation led to revocation of pyrotechnics licenses for Kenneth Chee of Devastating Pyrotechnics Inc. and Craig Cutright of Blackstar Fireworks. Cal/OSHA fined Devastating Pyrotechnics $221,000 for 15 safety violations. Video recorded fireworks and the building's massive explosion.
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