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Whistleblower Who Tried to Stop Esparto Fireworks Disaster | Fresno News
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A Cal Fire arson investigator, Gershom Slonim, speaks out about his harrowing role in the deadly Esparto fireworks warehouse explosion that killed seven workers in July 2025. Trained in explosives and law enforcement, Slonim spent ten grueling days at the blazing site, suffering PTSD so severe he’s now on disability with a service dog. He claims he tried to stop the disaster weeks before it happened, warning his superiors that the company was illegally dumping fireworks — only to be repeatedly blocked. Now calling himself a whistleblower, he says he made a promise to protect Californians, not just officials — and others are calling him a hero for his courage and dedication.
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