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Esparto explosions investigation: Officials say Del Norte County man had large cache of fireworks

Ronald Botelho III faces multiple felony charges after authorities found over 100 pounds of illegal fireworks during a Dec. 12 search linked to a deadly July warehouse explosion.

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While investigators continue to probe into the fireworks explosions that killed seven people in the Esparto area of Yolo County, officials announced another arrest in connection with the tragedy.

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Crescent City fireworks arrest tied to investigation into deadly Esparto explosion

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Esparto explosions investigation: Officials say Del Norte County man had large cache of fireworks

While investigators continue to probe into the fireworks explosions that killed seven people in the Esparto area of Yolo County, officials announced another arrest in connection with the tragedy.

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Northern California arrest linked to deadly Esparto explosion

Authorities in Del Norte County announced Wednesday an arrest connected to the ongoing investigation into the July 1 explosion and fire at an Esparto fireworks storage facility that killed seven employees.

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KCRA 3 broke the news in Sacramento, United States on Thursday, December 18, 2025.
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