Five Injured in Antioch Fireworks Explosion After July 4th

A fireworks explosion during a Fourth of July celebration in Antioch on Spanos Street resulted in five people being injured, including one with critical injuries and four with minor injuries. The incident occurred just after midnight on July 5, with emergency responders from the Antioch Police Department, Contra Costa County Fire Protection District, and American Medical Response providing medical aid and triaging victims. Four individuals were transported to local hospitals, while one went on their own. The Antioch Police Department’s Investigations Bureau, including Crime Scene Investigators and detectives from the Violent Crimes Unit, are actively investigating the explosion, seeking to speak with all involved. The cause was attributed to a large industrial-grade firework, though it remains unclear if any citations or arrests have been made. Authorities have requested anyone with information to contact Detective Shaffer as the investigation continues.