Explosion rocks fireworks warehouse in Northern California, sparks massive fire

A fireworks facility in Northern California exploded Tuesday afternoon, igniting a massive fire and sending a towering plume of smoke tens of thousands of feet into the sky, authorities said.
The Yolo County Sheriff’s Office said the blast occurred in the rural community of Esparto, roughly 40 miles northwest of Sacramento. At a press briefing shortly after 9 p.m., Esparto Fire Protection District Chief Curtis Lawrence said crews would maintain a safe perimeter around the main fire overnight while working to extinguish smaller spot fires in the area.