Seven Missing After Northern California Fireworks Factory Explosion

Seven people remain missing following a series of explosions at a fireworks warehouse in Esparto, Northern California, with their families urgently seeking information and updates. The site is considered too dangerous for rescue crews to enter, as residual fireworks continue to ignite, forcing firefighters to let the fire burn itself out before safely investigating. Family members, including the girlfriend of one missing worker, Jesus Ramos, have expressed frustration and anger over the lack of communication from officials, who have focused press briefings on evacuations rather than the missing. Authorities continue to assess the site in coordination with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and are investigating whether the facility, operated by Devastating Pyrotechnics, complied with licensing requirements. The explosions damaged nearby buildings, prompted evacuations, and ignited grass fires across 80 acres. Officials have not yet determined the cause of the fire and have not publicly identified all missing individuals, intensifying families' anguish and the community's concern.