Bay Area neighborhood evacuated due to fireworks explosion
Briefly

Police responded to a house fire in Hayward where they found an injured man linked to a fireworks explosion. A second explosion occurred at the scene, leading to evacuations. Firefighters managed to contain the blaze to the garage, preventing further damage. This incident is part of a series of fireworks-related events, with another explosion in Sacramento leaving seven missing. Two individuals were hospitalized in critical condition. Officials suspect illegal fireworks manufacturing caused the fire, and an investigation is ongoing with local authorities seeking information.
As Hayward police officers responded to a house fire, they found a man with injuries consistent with a fireworks-related explosion. Another explosion occurred at the scene.
Firefighters were able to corral the blaze in the garage of the house, preventing it from spreading to neighboring residences and the rest of the house.
The Bay Area house fire is part of a series of fireworks-related incidents, including a significant explosion at a Sacramento fireworks facility that left seven people missing.
The Alameda County Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit was dispatched to remove any hazardous materials, as officials suspect illegal fireworks manufacture caused the blaze.
Read at SFGATE
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