Afghanistan, July 3 -- A massive explosion at a California fireworks depot left seven missing and two injured, sparking concerns just days before July 4 celebrations.
A massive explosion at a commercial fireworks facility in Esparto, a rural area of northern California, left seven people missing and two injured late Tuesday evening, according to state officials.
The initial blast triggered a series of smaller explosions, sparking a large wildfire that scorched over 31 acres of surrounding land. Images and footage shared by emergency crews and local media showed the site completely leveled, with flames and heavy smoke billowing into the air.
The incident occurred just days before the July 4 Independence Day celebrations, when the demand f...