Fireworks Explosion Kills One in Chino | Bend News

Bend News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 6, 2026 · 1m

A massive fireworks explosion in Chino, California, during the Fourth of July weekend sent shockwaves through the community—so loud it sounded like a gas line ruptured. Tragically, a young woman in her twenties died, while three others were injured, including a child already released from the hospital. A 28-year-old man, Derion Tradon James Jr., was arrested at the scene and charged with involuntary manslaughter. Authorities, working alongside the bomb squad, are still investigating how the blast occurred, with a smoke plume reportedly the size of a house. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on…