Los Angeles man arrested in connection to deadly Northern California fireworks explosion

Garfield High School in East Los Angeles was evacuated on Monday morning as investigators served a search warrant at a nearby home connected to a deadly explosion in Northern California.

Cal Fire, which led the investigation into the deadly explosion, said its personnel discovered several items, including explosives, at the home that required help from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department bomb squad.

They evacuated Garfield High School as a precaution. Dr. Carlos Montes, Region East Director for James A. Garfield High School, said all students and staff were being temporarily relocated to Griffith STEAM Magnet Middle School. Staff were allowed to return to the campus several hours later…

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