A powerful explosion caused by the illegal storage of pyrotechnics erupted at a home in Pesquería, Nuevo León, Mexico, on ...

Text messages reveal informal ties between fire chief and fireworks operator. Investigation probes permit lapses, regulatory failures. Multiple agencies pursue accountability after seven deaths in ...

Reality Check is a Bee series holding officials and organizations accountable and shining a light on their decisions. Have a tip? Email [email protected]. The day after an Esparto fireworks ...