Since seven people were killed in a fireworks warehouse explosion in Esparto, Calif.

Since seven people were killed in a fireworks warehouse explosion in Esparto, Calif. last summer, The Sacramento Bee has published more than 30 stories examining the shadowy world of illegal fireworks, lax oversight and missed opportunities which led to the deadly blast. Sacramento Bee reporter Daniel Lempres gives a recap of the developments in the case since the July explosion and the reporting The Bee has done on it. For more coverage of this story, check out sacbee.com. ✍️📸: Daniel Lempres #explosion #esparto #fireworks #california #news #reporting #crime

By The Sacramento Bee

Published May 6, 2026

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