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07-07-2025
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Bodies of 7 recovered after deadly California fireworks warehouse explosion
The bodies of seven people reported missing in connection with a Northern California factory explosion have been recovered from the scene, The Yolo County Coroner's Division confirmed. The victims died in what Yolo County officials called a "significant explosion" on July 1 shortly after 6 p.m. local time at a warehouse storing fireworks south of the community of Esparto, about 82 miles northeast of Stockton. The explosion sparked the Oakdale Fire, which burned 78 acres. The fire was 100 percent contained as of Sunday, according to Cal Fire, the state firefighting agency. Crews located the seven victims from the Oakdale Fire, Yolo County officials announced in a Sunday, July 7 news release. Two Independence Day fireworks shows in San Joaquin County were canceled following the explosion. Thursday night's fireworks show at the New Stockton 99 Speedway was canceled, the Noceti Group, which operates the track, announced on social media. The Lodi Lake fireworks show, scheduled the evening of Friday, July 4, also was canceled. More: Stockton Speedway, Lodi Lake fireworks shows canceled after Esparto warehouse fire See video: Fireworks warehouse explodes in California The victims identities were being withheld until formal identification is completed and next of kin have been notified, officials wrote in the release. "The Coroner's Office continues to communicate directly with the families and will provide further updates as appropriate," officials wrote. Esparto Fire Protection District and The Yolo County Sheriff's Office responded to the blast which officials reported caused fires at several structures as well as multiple grass fires. "Crews are continuing to mitigate explosive hazards present at the scene," Yolo County posted on Facebook. Officials previously said they believe the facility is owned by someone with an active pyrotechnic license, but were working to determine the owner properly met license requirements. At the request of the Esparto Fire Protection District, CAL FIRE – OSFM's Arson and Bomb Investigation Unit is heading the fire's origin and cause investigation. Both remained under investigation by the state fire marshal on Monday, Cal Fire reported. Anyone with information about the fire is asked to call the sheriff's office at 530-666-8282. Contributing: Angelaydet Rocha, The Stockton Record, and Anthony Robledo Natalie Neysa Alund is a senior reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at nalund@ and follow her on X @nataliealund. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Bodies of 7 killed in California firework factory explosion recovered
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03-07-2025
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Stockton Speedway, Lodi Lake fireworks shows canceled after Esparto warehouse fire
Two Independence Day fireworks shows in San Joaquin County are being canceled following the July 1 explosion of a Yolo County warehouse that was storing their pyrotechnics. Thursday night's fireworks show at the New Stockton 99 Speedway is canceled, the Noceti Group, which operates the track, announced on social media. The Lodi Lake fireworks show, scheduled the evening of Friday, July 4, also is canceled. The city of Lodi attributed the Fourth of July fireworks cancellation to the warehouse fire in Esparto, the small rural Yolo community where the fireworks for the show were kept. The warehouse had several explosions around 6 p.m. Tuesday. Other structures on the property caught fire and flames spread into grass fire, forcing evacuations in the area. The cause of the fire is still unknown, said the Yolo County Sheriff's Office. "We are heartbroken to share that this year's Lodi Lake fireworks show has been cancelled," city of Lodi officials said Wednesday on social media. "We know how much this tradition means to our community, and this news saddens us deeply. Our deepest condolences and thoughts go out those affected by this tragedy. No alternate show is planned at this time." The Esparto Fire Protection District and Cal Fire — Office of the State Fire Marshal said in a joint statement on Wednesday morning that seven people remained unaccounted for. "This type of incident is very rare, as facilities like this are required to not only follow our stringent California pyrotechnic requirements, but also federal explosive storage requirements," officials said. Regarding the show at the Stockton speedway, promoter Tony Noceti and his team explored every possible alternative, but replacements were unavailable due to the short notice, the group said. "We ask that you please keep the families and all those affected by the Esparto explosion in your thoughts and prayers," the Noceti Group said. Friday's Lodi Lakes fireworks show was set to begin around 9:30 p.m. on the Fourth of July. City officials said the community can still enjoy Fourth of July festivities at Lodi Lake on Friday. The park will be open to the public from 2 to 8 p.m., with normal park rules in effect. Tickets are still available for the Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast, set for 7 to 11 a.m. on Friday at 1101 W. Turner Road in Lodi. Tickets can be purchased at the gate, city officials said. Bike parking will be available in the West Beach lot. Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast tickets are $12 for adults, $8 for children ages 5 to 12, and free for children 5 and younger. The Boathouse will also be open for reservations. To make a reservation, visit City officials encourage visitors to walk or bike when possible, as parking is "extremely limited" and no vehicles will be allowed inside the park. To learn more about Lodi's Fourth of July festivities, visit Record reporter Angelaydet Rocha covers community news in Stockton and San Joaquin County. She can be reached at arocha@ or on Twitter @AngelaydetRocha. To support local news, subscribe to The Stockton Record at This article originally appeared on The Record: Esparto fire, explosion cancels Stockton Speedway, Lodi Lake fireworks
