Companies that sold gender-reveal fireworks which ignited California wildfire agree to $4m settlement Companies that sold pyrotechnic devices for a gender-reveal stunt that caused the El Dorado wildfire have agreed to a multimillion-dollar settlement. The fire incinerated thousands of acres, destroyed structures, and led to the death of a firefighter. The companies were found liable for selling illegal devices in California without adequate warnings.

• Wholesale Fireworks Corp, American Fireworks Wholesale LLC, and Pink or Blue Gender Team Inc agreed to a settlement of over $4 million.
• The settlement resolves civil claims related to the El Dorado fire, which was started by a gender-reveal smoke bomb in 2020.
• The fire burned 22,744 acres, destroyed nine structures, and resulted in the death of Forest Service firefighter Charles Morton.
• Federal prosecutors argued the devices were illegal in California and lacked adequate warnings, making the companies liable.
• The couple responsible for the stunt pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter and were ordered to pay restitution.