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On July 3, 2025, rescue crews in Esparto, California, searched for seven people missing after a fireworks warehouse explosion. The blast canceled nearby July Fourth celebrations and injured two. The cause is under investigation, with authorities cautioning that the area remains hazardous. Officials are coordinating with multiple agencies and are monitoring the area with drones. Governor Gavin Newsom's office is tracking the situation, and nearby counties are exploring alternate plans for their Fourth of July festivities.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff