Esparto, CA (July 2, 2025) — A devastating explosion at a fireworks warehouse in Northern California has left seven people unaccounted for and forced officials to issue a wide evacuation zone while investigators work to secure the area.

According to reports, the explosion occurred just after 6 p.m. on Tuesday, July 1, when a fire broke out inside the warehouse, triggering a massive pyrotechnic display, flames, and thick smoke across the rural community of Esparto, about 30 miles northwest of Sacramento.

Cal Fire said multiple structures caught fire during the incident, with embers sparking wildfires that spread across approximately 80 acres before firefighters gained control. Authorities have not yet confirmed any injuries but announced that the search for seven missing individuals remains the top priority as crews wait for the site to cool enough for explosive experts to safely enter.

The warehouse is owned by Devastating Pyrotechnics, an active pyrotechnic license holder, according to a joint statement by the cities of Marysville, Yuba City, Sutter County, and Yuba County. Local officials said the blast destroyed fireworks planned for the region’s Fourth of July celebration and described the event as a tragic reminder of the risks faced by those who bring holiday displays to life.

The Yolo County Sheriff’s Office has established a one-mile evacuation zone surrounding the warehouse and is urging residents to stay away from the area for several days. At this time, the Office of the State Fire Marshal’s arson and bomb unit is leading the investigation to determine what caused the explosion.

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