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Blaze Persists at Esparto Fireworks Warehouse With Seven Unaccounted For

Evacation orders remain in effect under ongoing drone surveillance of the fire zone.

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Overview

  • Fire crews are actively suppressing hot spots to prevent further detonations after Tuesday’s initial blast.
  • Seven people remain missing and two have been treated for injuries sustained in the explosion.
  • Drone patrols monitor the secured perimeter while nearby residents remain barred from returning.
  • Governor Gavin Newsom has deployed state arson and bomb experts to assist once the site is safe to inspect.
  • Investigators plan to examine the cooled warehouse for signs of a chain reaction among stored pyrotechnics.