India, July 2 -- A fireworks facility exploded and caught fire Tuesday in the Yolo County town of Esparto, California, prompting road closures. Several streets in the area were shut down as emergency crews responded to the scene. Some residents reported initially mistaking the blast for a plane crash. Videos and photos shared on social media show thick smoke billowing from the building. Cal Fire LNU confirmed that it deployed a crew to assist with the firefighting efforts.

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