OAKDALE, Calif. — The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) has announced that it has completed its investigation into the 2025 Oakdale Fire, which erupted near Esparto, Calif., on July 1, 2025.
The fire, which followed a series of explosions, resulted in the deaths of seven people and was contained at 78 acres with the help of Cal Fire’s Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit.
The investigation, conducted with local, state and federal agencies, uncovered evidence of illegal activities. The findings have been forwarded to the Yolo County District Attorney’s Office for further action.
Chief Daniel Berlant, California State Fire Marshal, stated, “After months of investigation, our Arson and Bomb investigators have compiled a report that reflects the Office of the State Fire Marshal’s commitment to uncovering what happened in Esparto.”…