State fire marshal cites "red flags" in Esparto fireworks explosion
The state fire marshal sat down for a one-on-one interview regarding the investigation into the Esparto fireworks warehouse explosion that killed seven people.
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"Don't most people move from California to Tennessee?" people continue to ask.
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