Victims in Northern California fireworks facility explosion identified

(FOX40.COM) — The seven victims of the Firework facility fire in Esparto were identified on Friday, according to the Yolo County Coroner’s Office.

Officials have identified the victims as:

  • Angel Mathew Voller, 18, of Stockton
  • Carlos Javier Rodriguez-Mora, 43, of San Andreas
  • Neil Justin Li, 41, of San Francisco
  • Joel Jeremias Melendez, 28, of Sacramento
  • Christopher Goltiao Bocog, 45, of San Francisco
  • Jesus Manaces Ramos, 18, of San Pablo
  • Jhony Ernesto Ramos, 22, of San Pablo

The fire happened around 6 p.m. on July 1, on Country Road 23 and Country Road 86A in Esparto.

Several search warrants related to the incident have been executed by local law enforcement agencies since the explosion.

Officials said the investigation is complicated, and the cause of death for each person is pending a toxicology report…

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