A fireworks warehouse explosion in Yolo County killed seven workers on July 1. California law permitted the owner of Devastating Pyrotechnics to acquire explosives permits despite a felony conviction. The owner had licenses for explosives and the property lacked necessary permits, being zoned solely for agricultural use. Shipping records indicated that large amounts of chemicals were imported for explosive manufacturing, exposing significant regulatory loopholes and safety risks surrounding explosive permits in California.
Shipping and import records show that the company imported large amounts of raw chemicals known to be used to manufacture explosives, raising significant safety concerns.
California law only prohibits individuals with felony convictions from obtaining explosives permits if the conviction involves explosives, fireworks, or arson, leading to potential legal loopholes.
The owner and CEO of Devastating Pyrotechnics had licenses for explosives despite having a felony conviction that generally bars him from receiving federal licenses.
The property where the explosion occurred lacked necessary local permits and was zoned exclusively for agricultural use, contributing to the overall regulatory failure.
Collection
[
|
...
]