CA - Large explosion at fireworks storage facility, Yolo County (7/1/2025)

[airportwoman]

It looks like the facility, which was initially reported to be a factory but appears to actually be a warehouse, was hit by a small plane that crashed, which makes this story even more complicated!

Prayers for all involved. An evacuation area has been declared for 1 miles in every direction.

7 unaccounted for after explosion at California fireworks warehouse

The warehouse caught fire and blew up in Yolo County, northwest of Sacramento.

www.nbcnews.com

 

[LadyL]

It looks like the facility, which was initially reported to be a factory but appears to actually be a warehouse, was hit by a small plane that crashed, which makes this story even more complicated!

Prayers for all involved. An evacuation area has been declared for 1 miles in every direction.

7 unaccounted for after explosion at California fireworks warehouse

The warehouse caught fire and blew up in Yolo County, northwest of Sacramento.

www.nbcnews.com

maybe the pilot was blinded by the smoke from the fire
the video is crazy

 

[tarabull]

Massive Fireworks Factory Explosion Rocks Yolo County In California: VIDEO

A massive explosion at a fireworks facility in Esparto, Yolo County, sent flames and fireworks skyward. The dramatic video of the incident shows chaos as officials launched an investigation.

news.abplive.com

https://twitter.com/x/status/1940236403549384920

 

[airportwoman]

I saw an above-ground pool next to the facility, and after a big explosion, that pool was basically empty. Most of the water was shoved out.

 

[tarabull]

7 missing after explosion at California fireworks warehouse sets off massive blaze

Seven people were missing Wednesday following an explosion at a fireworks warehouse in rural Northern California that caused a massive fire that spread to farm fields and forced evacuations in the surrounding community, authorities said.

www.ctvnews.ca

 

[TwinkieDefense]

April 10, 2026 article

8 people, including 5 facing murder charges, arrested in Esparto explosion

Eight people, including five people facing murder charges, were arrested in connection with the Esparto explosion, authorities said on Friday.

www.cbsnews.com

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Eight people, including five people facing murder charges, were arrested in connection with the Esparto explosion, authorities said on Friday.

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