Tragedy Strikes as All 7 Missing Victims Found After California Fireworks Warehouse Explosion
In a devastating incident, all seven individuals who were missing after a massive explosion at a fireworks warehouse in Esparto, California, have been confirmed deceased. The Yolo County sheriff has reported that the bodies were recovered amidst the wreckage of the facility, which was a major supplier of pyrotechnics in the Bay Area. Among the victims was a teenage father-to-be, who was working his first shift at the factory, alongside his brothers. The explosion prompted widespread evacuations, cancellations of Fourth of July fireworks shows in nearby towns, and has left families of the victims searching for answers. Local officials are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the explosion, as the warehouse owner had previously been denied a federal license.
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