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Fireworks Warehouse Fire Near Esparto Largely Contained

Crews patrol hot spots under mandatory evacuation orders during an ongoing arson and bomb unit investigation.

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Fireworks facility in Esparto, CA erupts in massive explosion, investigation underway.

Overview

  • Fire spread to roughly 78 acres before responders brought the blaze under control late Tuesday.
  • Yolo County and Cal Fire LNU teams employed air and ground resources overnight to extinguish lingering embers.
  • Officials set a one-mile evacuation perimeter to protect nearby residents from smoke and potential debris.
  • No injuries have been reported among residents or first responders since the explosion.
  • Investigators are examining compliance with state and federal pyrotechnic storage regulations ahead of Fourth of July.