More than two days after an explosion at a fireworks storage facility in Esparto, seven people remain unaccounted for, according to officials. Family members have been pressing for more information and clarity.”There’s a thousand questions and there are no answers,” one family member told KCRA 3 on Thursday. Here’s what we know so far about those missing, according to loved ones:Jesus Maneces RamosThe girlfriend of Jesus Ramos, Ryanna Ruiz, told KCRA 3 that it was the 18-year-old’s first day on the job along with one of his brothers. Jesus is one of three brothers from the Bay Area who worked at the Esparto warehouse. Ruiz is expecting a baby with Jesus.His grandmother, Mercedes Lemus, traveled from Los Angeles to be in Esparto on Thursday, hoping that being closer could bring more answers about her missing grandchildren.Johnny RamosJohnny is the brother of two other men who are unaccounted for— Jesus Ramos and Joel Melendez. Their mother, Marisol Ramos, traveled to the site of the tragedy on Thursday, hoping to get more answers.Marisol told KCRA 3 that Johnny’s location still shows him at the fireworks facility. “I just need my babies, that’s all I want,” she said. “If they’re gone, I just need the ashes, so I can see them, hug them with my hands. That’s all I want.”Joel MelendezMelendez, also called “Jr” by loved ones, is the eldest of the three brothers missing. According to a GoFundMe, Jr was the main provider for his wife and their 11-month-old child—and the couple was expecting another child.Carlos Javier RodriguezRodriguez, 41, was identified by a close friend of the family, Darlene Sanchez. “He’s a devoted father, a hardworking man, a husband, dad, uncle, and best friend,” Sanchez told KCRA 3. She said that the family has come to terms with the grim reality.He would have found a way to let us know if he were alive,” Sanchez said.As she and Carlos’ family mourn the assumed loss of the man they love, they recall his humor and dedication.“He was loud, funny, and a good guy who did his best at everything,” Sanchez said.READ MORE | Frustrations grow for the families of the missing people from the Esparto fireworks explosionThree others remain missingThe three others who are unaccounted for have not yet been identified by family members or officials. Yolo County has set up support services for those affected by the fire. Loved ones can call 530-661-2750 for resource referrals.See more coverage of top California stories here | Download our app | Subscribe to our morning newsletter | Find us on YouTube here and subscribe to our channel
ESPARTO, Calif. —More than two days after an explosion at a fireworks storage facility in Esparto, seven people remain unaccounted for, according to officials.
Family members have been pressing for more information and clarity.
“There’s a thousand questions and there are no answers,” one family member told KCRA 3 on Thursday.
Here’s what we know so far about those missing, according to loved ones:
Jesus Maneces Ramos
The girlfriend of Jesus Ramos, Ryanna Ruiz, told KCRA 3 that it was the 18-year-old’s first day on the job along with one of his brothers.
Jesus is one of three brothers from the Bay Area who worked at the Esparto warehouse.
Ruiz is expecting a baby with Jesus.
His grandmother, Mercedes Lemus, traveled from Los Angeles to be in Esparto on Thursday, hoping that being closer could bring more answers about her missing grandchildren.
Johnny Ramos
Johnny is the brother of two other men who are unaccounted for— Jesus Ramos and Joel Melendez.
Their mother, Marisol Ramos, traveled to the site of the tragedy on Thursday, hoping to get more answers.
Marisol told KCRA 3 that Johnny’s location still shows him at the fireworks facility.
“I just need my babies, that’s all I want,” she said. “If they’re gone, I just need the ashes, so I can see them, hug them with my hands. That’s all I want.”
Joel Melendez
Melendez, also called “Jr” by loved ones, is the eldest of the three brothers missing.
According to a GoFundMe, Jr was the main provider for his wife and their 11-month-old child—and the couple was expecting another child.
Carlos Javier Rodriguez
Rodriguez, 41, was identified by a close friend of the family, Darlene Sanchez.
“He’s a devoted father, a hardworking man, a husband, dad, uncle, and best friend,” Sanchez told KCRA 3.
She said that the family has come to terms with the grim reality.
He would have found a way to let us know if he were alive,” Sanchez said.
As she and Carlos’ family mourn the assumed loss of the man they love, they recall his humor and dedication.
“He was loud, funny, and a good guy who did his best at everything,” Sanchez said.
READ MORE | Frustrations grow for the families of the missing people from the Esparto fireworks explosion
Three others remain missing
The three others who are unaccounted for have not yet been identified by family members or officials.
Yolo County has set up support services for those affected by the fire. Loved ones can call 530-661-2750 for resource referrals.
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