Summary
In Northern California, an explosion at a fireworks warehouse led to a large fire and the evacuation of nearby areas. Seven people are missing, and authorities are investigating the cause and searching for those missing using drones.
Key Facts
- An explosion happened at a fireworks warehouse near Esparto, California.
- Seven people are missing after the explosion and fire.
- Emergency teams are using drones to search for the missing individuals.
- The explosion caused a large fire that spread to farm fields and surrounding areas.
- Authorities evacuated people from the area, and the cause of the explosion is under investigation.
- The property is owned by someone with a license to handle pyrotechnics (fireworks).
- The fire had covered about 80 acres by Wednesday morning.
- Nearby counties are looking for new ways to celebrate the Fourth of July because their fireworks were destroyed.
