BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Kern County Coroner’s Office identified a man who died after an explosion that occurred while manufacturing black powder fireworks in Taft.
Jose Ignacio Uriarte Rios, 37, was found with thermal injuries to his body in the 100 block of Loma Vista Avenue in Taft around 11:08 a.m. on June 29, according to the coroner’s office.
Rios died at Bakersfield Memorial Hospital on July 1 around 4:58 p.m…