(FOX40.COM) — The California Department of Justice rejected the request made by the Yolo County Board of Supervisors Chairperson, Dr. Mary Vixie Sandy, to lead the investigation that tragically killed seven people in the Esparto warehouse fire. • Video above: Farm files lawsuit tied to Esparto explosion that killed 7 people

This comes after the Yolo County Board of Supervisors reached out to California Attorney General Rob Bonta’s office via a letter on July 18 to join Cal Fire in taking the lead on the investigation related to the deadly Oakdale fire in Esparto.

"We understand that Cal Fire– not the Yolo County Sheriff’s Office – is currently leading the investigation of this incident," the DOJ said. "We are confident CAL FIRE is able to conduct a complete, thorough and unbiased investi

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