A fireworks warehouse explosion in Northern California resulted in several employees from Devastating Pyrotechnics being unaccounted for. The incident led to a wildfire, forcing evacuations in nearby communities. As of Thursday, no fatalities were confirmed, but investigations by various authorities, including the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, were underway to determine the explosion's cause and facility compliance. The fire started by the explosion burned 78 acres, becoming 60% contained, hindering efforts to search for missing workers due to the presence of unexploded fireworks.
A pyrotechnics business in Northern California confirmed that several of its employees were "lost" in an explosion that triggered a wildfire, prompting evacuations.
Devastating Pyrotechnics stated that seven workers were "unaccounted for" after their warehouse exploded, leading to concerns for their safety.
Authorities, including the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, are investigating the cause of the explosion and compliance of the facility.
The explosion started the Oakdale fire that consumed 78 acres and was reported to be 60% contained, complicating search efforts for missing workers.
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