Man arrested at Disney World tied to fireworks explosion that killed 7 in California
By Allison Petro
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ORLANDO, Florida (WESH) — A man was arrested on Thursday at Disney World in Orlando for his alleged involvement in a deadly fireworks explosion in California.
Kenneth Chee, owner of Devastating Pyrotechnics, was among multiple people arrested in connection with a fireworks explosion in Yolo County that killed seven people in July 2025.
Jail records show Chee was arrested by the Orange County Sheriff’s Office at 351 Studio Drive in Bay Lake, Florida. The address of his arrest matches the location of Hollywood Studios.
The fire broke out following a series of explosions involving commercial fireworks and ammunition. Authorities said neither the company nor the property had the required local permits to store fireworks.
Chee is now facing multiple charges, including seven counts of murder and one count of conspiracy. He is currently being held in the Orange County Jail.
Six other people were also arrested in connection with the investigation. They were identified as:
Samuel Machado Tammy Machado Jack Y. Lee Gary Young Chan Jr. Craig Cutright Ronald Botelho II
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