Esparto, California fireworks explosion
Smoke from a fire at the fireworks warehouse | |
| Date | July 1, 2025 |
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| Time | 5:50 P.M. (PDT) |
| Location | Esparto, California |
| Coordinates | 38°40′25″N 122°01′03″W / 38.6737°N 122.0175°W |
| Deaths | 7 |
| Non-fatal injuries | 2 |
| Property damage |
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On the afternoon of July 1, 2025, a fire broke out at a fireworks warehouse in Esparto, California, United States. The fire caused several explosions that culminated in one large blast, killing seven men and injuring two more. Two to three residential buildings were destroyed, and several others were damaged. The fire, named the Oakdale Fire, spread to 78 acres (32 ha) and was fully contained by July 6.