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Seven people missing following fireworks warehouse explosion

Explosion at fireworks facility in Yolo County
  • A large fireworks warehouse explosion occurred in Yolo, California, on Tuesday, just days before July 4 celebrations.
  • Seven individuals are currently unaccounted for following the blast at the storage facility.
  • The fire at the warehouse, located 40 miles outside Sacramento, continues to burn days after the initial explosion.
  • Officials issued an evacuation order for residents near the site due to an immediate threat to life, with a one-mile evacuation area remaining in place.
  • The cause of the explosion is still under investigation by the Esparto Fire Protection District and the State Fire Marshal’s Office.
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