Archive · 3 Jul 2025
Fireworks Facility Explosion in Esparto: Seven Missing
A big explosion happened at a place that sells fireworks in California.
The explosion was so powerful it destroyed the building and started a fire, with smaller explosions happening afterwards.
Sadly, seven people are missing, and two were hurt.
Firefighters are trying to figure out what caused the explosion, and they are also making sure the area is safe.
The fireworks facility was a licensed business, and the incident occurred before the July 4th holiday.
A massive explosion occurred at a commercial fireworks facility in Esparto, California.
The explosion caused a large fire and multiple smaller explosions.
Seven people are missing, and two others were injured in the incident.
The fire spread to approximately 78 acres of surrounding vegetation.
The cause of the explosion is under investigation.
- Who
- Authorities, Firefighters
- What
- A massive explosion at a fireworks facility
- When
- Tuesday evening
- Where
- Esparto, Yolo County, California
- Why
- Under investigation
- Location
- Esparto, California
- Incident Type
- Explosion and Fire
- Missing
- 7
- Injured
- 2
- Cause
- Under Investigation
- Vegetation Burned
- 78 acres
