Crews respond to massive explosions at fireworks facility in California
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A fireworks facility in Yolo County, California caught fire and exploded on Tuesday, according to fire officials.

Fire crews responded to the blaze along County Road 23 and County Road 86A in Esparto, California, shortly before 6 p.m. 

Evacuations were ordered in the area as crews continued to battle the blaze. It was still actively burning late Tuesday night. A one-mile evacuation area has been placed around the scene, the Yolo County Sheriff’s Office said.

Fire at a fireworks facility in California.

Fire crews responded to the blaze along County Road 23 and County Road 86A in Esparto, California. (CAL Fire)

The State Fire Marshal has sent an arson and bomb investigation team to the area, according to California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

Esparto Fire Protection District Chief Curtis Lawrence said at a news briefing just after 9 p.m. that crews would maintain a safe perimeter around the main fire throughout the night, as they put out spot fires around the area, according to KCRA.

No injuries have been reported as a result of the fire.

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