A significant explosion occurred at a warehouse storing fireworks in Yolo County, igniting a vegetation fire called the Oakdale Fire. Reported at 6 p.m., the fire spread quickly, burning 78 acres by 8 p.m. without containment. Video footage showed fireworks flying through the air as the warehouse continued to burn. Immediate evacuations were ordered for residents within a mile of the explosion site, and authorities are currently investigating the cause of the incident.
"A warehouse storing fireworks exploded Tuesday evening in Yolo County, sparking a vegetation fire and triggering evacuations, authorities said. The Oakdale Fire was reported just after 6 p.m. near County Road 23 and County Road 86A in the community of Esparto, according to Cal Fire."
"As of 8 p.m., the blaze had charred 78 acres and was 0% contained. The Yolo County Sheriff's Office described the detonation as significant."
"Video footage from the scene captured fireworks whizzing through the air and exploding. A warehouse storing fireworks exploded and is still actively burning, the sheriff's office said in a social media post shortly after 7 p.m."
"People within a mile of the scene have been told to evacuate, according to the sheriff's office. The cause of the explosion is under investigation."
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