"Kenneth Chee, 48, owned Devastating Pyrotechnics, which stored illegal fireworks at the facility, and appears to have been arrested at Disney World in connection with the explosion, according to the outlet. His charges include seven counts of murder and one count of conspiracy."
"Samuel Machado owned the warehouse and was employed by the Yolo County Sheriff's Office as a lieutenant at the time of the explosion. His charges include seven counts of murder, and he is being held at Sutter County Jail without bail."
Law enforcement in Yolo County arrested eight individuals linked to a fireworks warehouse explosion that killed seven people in July. The explosion, caused by illegal fireworks operations, occurred in Esparto and ignited the Oakdale Fire. A state fire marshal investigation revealed that county officials were aware of these operations for three years prior. Among those arrested are the owners of pyrotechnics companies and former sheriff's office employees, facing serious charges including murder and conspiracy.
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