All 7 victims of Calif. fireworks warehouse explosion recovered


The bodies of all seven people who went missing following a fireworks warehouse explosion last week in California have been recovered.

The blast and subsequent blaze occurred around 6 p.m. last Tuesday in Esparto, a town in Yolo County northwest of Sacramento.

The victims’ remains were recovered over a number of days. Their identities have not been released. Another two people were treated for injuries.

Fireworks explode at a fireworks warehouse near Esparto, Calif., Tuesday, July 1, 2025. (Kent Porter/The Press Democrat via AP)

The cause of the explosion remains under investigation.

“Crews are continuing to mitigate explosive hazards present at the scene,” the county said in a statement.

In this image taken from video, smoke and flames rise from a fireworks warehouse explosion, July 1, 2025, in Esparto, Calif. (Hudson Sheats via AP)
In this image taken from video, smoke and flames rise from a fireworks warehouse explosion, July 1, 2025, in Esparto, Calif. (Hudson Sheats via AP)

The warehouse reportedly belonged to Devastating Pyrotechnics, which designs and produces fireworks shows, according to the Associated Press. The company recently replaced its website with a short statement and a referral to an attorney.

The explosion caused the Oakdale Fire that scorched nearly 80 acres before being 100% contained on Sunday.



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