SPLASHDOWN ON CW 18. 604 NEW FROM OVERNIGHT. A MAN IS ARRESTED AT DISNEY WORLD RIGHT HERE IN ORLANDO FOR A CRIME THAT HAPPENED IN CALIFORNIA. NOW, YOU MAY RECALL THIS FIREWORKS EXPLOSION FROM JULY THAT KILLED SEVEN PEOPLE IN YOLO COUNTY. KENICHI IS THE OWNER OF THE FIREWORKS COMPANY. DEVASTATING PYROTECHNICS. HE’S CURRENTLY IN THE ORANGE COUNTY JAIL. THE ADDRESS OF HIS ARREST MATCHES THE LOCATION OF HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS. SHE IS FACING S
Man arrested at Disney World tied to fireworks explosion that killed 7 in California
Updated: 8:25 PM CDT Apr 11, 2026
A man was arrested on Thursday at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, 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 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 MachadoTammy MachadoJack Y. LeeGary Young Chan Jr.Craig CutrightRonald Botelho II
A man was arrested on Thursday at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, 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 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 MachadoTammy MachadoJack Y. LeeGary Young Chan Jr.Craig CutrightRonald Botelho II