A massive explosion at a fireworks warehouse in California was captured live on television during an NBC affiliate broadcast, sending fireworks into the air and causing widespread alarm.
The incident, which occurred in Esparto, resulted in mandatory evacuations and is under investigation to determine the cause. Local authorities reported that the explosion ignited stored pyrotechnics, creating a massive fireball and sending fireworks into the air. Firefighters worked swiftly to contain the blaze, which spread across approximately 80 acres before being brought under control. The cause of the incident remains unclear, and an investigation is ongoing. Officials have not yet confirmed any injuries or fatalities, though local residents reported that windows rattled from the force of the explosions, with some describing the blasts as shaking their homes like an earthquake. The event took place just days before the Fourth of July holiday, prompting heightened caution from state and local authorities regarding fire risks and potential accidental detonations.