Seven people missing following fireworks warehouse explosion
Explosion at fireworks facility in Yolo County
A large fireworks warehouseexplosion 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.