Video shows a fireworks warehouse exploding in California, causing residents near the area to evacuate, according to officials.
The warehouse is located in Yolo County, California, northwest of Sacramento.
“As many of you are aware, there was a significant explosion earlier today near the Esparto/Madison area, specifically around County Road 23 and County Road 86A,” the Yolo County Sheriff’s Office stated on Facebook.
Plumes of white smoke can be seen emanating from the roof before the building explodes, and fireworks begin to erupt.
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Fireworks warehouse explosion caused evacuations, investigation underway
The active evacuation zone likely stayed in effect throughout the night, but residents of Madison and the Madison Migrant Center were able to return home.
Esparto Fire Protection District Chief Curtis Lawrence did not comment on whether the explosion caused any injuries Tuesday night, reported NBC News.
USA TODAY reached out to the Yolo County Sheriff’s Office and the Esparto Volunteer Firefighters Association for more information.
The cause of the explosion remains under investigation.
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