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SF Chronicle investigation looks into Devastating Pyrotechnics' owner
Kenneth Chee's company has been dazzling San Francisco Chinese New Year Parade crowds with firework displays. But until two ...
Records show Esparto fire chief had worked with firm behind fatal fireworks blast
Fireworks company sought guidance from the Esparto fire chief to expand in 2021. Records show he also worked with them on a fireworks show.
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Bomb Squad Raids Inner Richmond Home of 'Devastating Pyrotechnics' in Multi-Agency Warrant After Deadly Blast Kills Seven
Multi-agency warrant served at SF pyrotechnics company address exactly one week after deadly warehouse explosion killed seven ...
Emails reveal Devastating Pyrotechnics’ plans to expand in 2021
Two weeks after the explosions in Esparto killed seven people, KCRA 3 Investigates is uncovering more details.
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Fireworks Warehouse Explosion Victims Included 4 From Bay Area. Here’s What We Know
Authorities identified the seven people who were killed last week when a Northern California fireworks warehouse exploded.
Exclusive: Trouble mounts for Costco optician who owns company in deadly fireworks blast
A pair of investigations now center on former San Francisco resident Kenneth Chee, 48, whose Devastating Pyrotechnics ...
Stockton teen who played baseball for Venture Academy ID’d as victim in Yolo County fireworks explosion
An 18-year-old baseball player from Stockton was identified as one of seven people killed in an explosion at a fireworks ...
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'Loophole' Allowed Esparto, CA, Fireworks Business to Operate Before Deadly Blast
The owner of Devastating Pyrotechnics was barred by the ATF from having access to permits that would allow the fireworks ...