U.S. Targets Pyrotechnic Makers Over Wildfire Liability

Three companies have settled federal claims for over $4 million over California's 2020 El Dorado Fire, sparked by malfunctioning pyrotechnic devices at a gender reveal event. Prosecutors are now holding manufacturers and distributors accountable, not just consumers—a significant shift that extends liability across the entire supply chain for product-caused wildfires. The settlement covers just a fraction of the $35 million in fire suppression costs.