ESPARTO, Calif. The bodies of all seven persons who went missing after a fireworks warehouse explosion last week that devastated a small farming hamlet and started a wildfire have been discovered by Northern California authorities.
Tuesday’s explosion of fireworks set up a huge fire in Yolo County, roughly 40 miles (64 kilometers) northwest of Sacramento, which destroyed the building and sparked several spot flames.
According to a statement released by the county on Sunday, all human remains have been found at the burned warehouse site, but the identities of the victims were being kept secret until family members were notified.
According to the statement, crews are still working to reduce the explosive risks at the area. Investigations were underway to determine the cause of the explosion.
After the explosion in the municipality of Encarto, officials reported that two persons were receiving medical attention for their injuries.
A screenshot of the website before it was taken down showed that Devastating Pyrotechnics, which has over 30 years of experience planning and staging fireworks exhibitions, was in charge of managing the warehouse.
Last Monday, the corporation released a statement saying, “Our hearts and thoughts are with those we lost, their families, and everyone impacted in our community.” Those who have been directly affected by this tragedy will continue to be our top priority, and we will assist the appropriate authorities in their investigation.
According to officials, the blaze destroyed nearby agricultural areas and engulfed roughly 80 acres (33 hectares).
