Companies that sold gender-reveal fireworks which ignited California wildfire agree to $4m settlement
Summary
Two companies that sold the fireworks used in a gender-reveal event that started a deadly California wildfire have agreed to pay more than $4 million in a settlement. The fire burned over 22,000 acres, killed a firefighter, and caused millions of dollars in damage.Key Facts
- Wholesale Fireworks Corp and American Fireworks Wholesale LLC agreed to pay over $4 million.
- Pink or Blue Gender Team Inc agreed to pay $50,000.
- The fire occurred in September 2020 at El Dorado Ranch park in southern California.
- The blaze burned 22,744 acres and destroyed several buildings.
- Charles Morton, a Forest Service firefighter, died fighting the fire.
- The fireworks used were illegal in California and lacked proper safety warnings.
- The couple who started the fire pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter and other charges, with one sentenced to jail and ordered to pay $1.8 million in restitution.
- Gender-reveal events using dangerous stunts have caused other accidents and deaths in the past.
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