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LAPD discovers huge fireworks cache, raising fears of another LAPD fireworks disaster

Los Angeles residents were evacuated Wednesday after police discovered a massive cache of illegal fireworks inside a South LA home. Such a development would be alarming in any urban metro area, but ...
Sacramento Bee

California fireworks facilities have exploded before. Here were some of the worst

The Esparto fireworks blast marked California's first since a 1996 explosion in Rialto. Incidents in Santa Clarita, San Francisco and Rialto killed workers and ...
wdef.com

At least 24 killed in town where fireworks disasters are common

TULTEPEC, Mexico — Grieving emergency personnel in the Mexico City suburb of Tultepec carried the caskets of four comrades through the town’s streets Friday as authorities investigated whether an ...
World Socialist Web Site

Bodies recovered of 7 workers killed in California fireworks disaster as evidence of negligence emerges

On Saturday, the Yolo County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that all seven individuals previously listed as missing were found dead amid the wreckage of a fireworks facility operated by Devastating ...
KITV

Recent safety enhancements and current needs remain large focus after fireworks tragedy

HONOLULU (Island News) -- Approaching September, local officials continue working on enhancing community safety. Preventing future fireworks disasters is among the largest priorities. At a town hall ...