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.
A powerful explosion tore through a fireworks facility in Yolo County on Tuesday evening, unleashing a firestorm that lit up the skies over the small town of Esparto, California. Flames, thick smoke, and live fireworks shot into the air in a chaotic, fiery display that could be seen for miles.
Fire crews with Cal Fire were dispatched urgently just before 6 PM when the blaze ignited along County Road 23. As they arrived on the scene, responders were met with a towering column of black smoke rising ominously over Esparto—a sight that residents in nearby northern Solano County also reported witnessing.
The Yolo County Office of Emergency Services confirmed the fire involved a fireworks facility and acknowledged receiving numerous calls about explosions in the area. While the exact cause remains unclear, authorities have launched a full investigation to uncover what triggered the incident.
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FIREWORK EXPLOSION
ESPARTO, CALIFORNIA
YOLO COUNTY
A Large EXPLOSION from a large quantity of fireworks ignited and blew up the entire property
PSA -- THIS IS A RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY - it had large Truck loads of fireworks inside containers on… pic.twitter.com/VeBNJjPNck
Adding to the surreal scene, a chilling video circulated on X (formerly Twitter), capturing fireworks shooting uncontrollably across the landscape. The footage, which quickly gained attention, was captioned: “Fireworks facilities (based in S.F.), in Esparto CA spraying fireworks for a 1/2 mile radius…”
Fireworks Factory Explosion In India's Sivakasi
A similar incident occurred in India's Sivakasi, Tamil Nadu. The region, which supplies nearly 90% of the fireworks and pyrotechnics in India, has nearly 1,100, of Tamil Nadu's 1500 fireworks factory.
At least eight people were killed in the incident and several others were injured. It is still not known how the fire started at the factory.
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