A fireworks warehouse explosion in Yolo County, Northern California, resulted in the deaths of seven people, with all human remains recovered from the site. The warehouse collapsed and caused a wildfire that affected the local farming community. Authorities are investigating the cause of the explosion while mitigating dangerous explosives at the scene. Two individuals suffered injuries from the blast, prompting significant frustration among families waiting for information about their loved ones. The warehouse was managed by Devastating Pyrotechnics, which expressed condolences for those impacted by the tragedy.
All human remains have been recovered from the charred warehouse site, but the identities of the deceased were being withheld pending family notifications, the county said in a statement Sunday.
Crews are continuing to mitigate explosive hazards present at the scene. The cause of the explosion was under investigation.
Authorities are notifying the families of those killed but many have become frustrated waiting for news about their loved ones.
Another fireworks company is also licensed to operate at the site of the explosion, which has been linked to the severe blast.
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