Shipping records show that Devastating Pyrotechnics imported large amounts of raw chemicals often used to manufacture fireworks.

Here is what we know about public officials' ties to the Esparto explosion company and property.

Family members of some of the victims hugged and comforted each other on Friday evening in front of a growing memorial sitting just outside the road closure leading to the site of the explosion.

While authorities have not identified any victims, family members have identified their lost loved ones. Among them are fathers and a soon-to-be father, brothers and sons.

As the investigation into last week’s fatal explosion in Yolo County continues, a fireworks industry representative and Cal Fire advisory committee member says there’s work to be done.

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.

It has been over a week now since the deadly fireworks explosions in Esparto and many who live near the crime scene are still under mandatory evacuation orders with no water and no power.

The Yolo County Coroner’s Office has officially identified all seven people killed in the July 1 explosion in Esparto. Family members of the victims have been calling for answers from authorities, and criticizing the slow pace of information.

Her son, Joel "Junior" Melendez, 28, was killed in the blast. Lupe said her strong words are directed at the fireworks company that employed her son and also at county and state officials, who have provided limited information in the investigation. Lupe wants her son to be remembered as a great father, brother and friend.