Watch: Moment firework factory blows up in California - 80 acres burn, skies turn grey
Wednesday, 2 July 2025 () A fireworks warehouse near Esparto, California, exploded on Tuesday evening, causing mandatory evacuations and sending debris soaring thousands of feet. The blast, which shook the surrounding area, ignited spot fires across 80 acres. Firefighters contained the blaze, dubbed the "Oakdale Fire," and are investigating the cause, with no injuries reported immediately.
The rapidly growing Wolf Fire in Southern California has scorched over 1,165 acres, triggering evacuations in Riverside County. First reported Sunday near Wolfskill Truck Trail and Old Banning Idyllwild Road, the fire is affecting Highway 243 and threatening the mountain town of Idyllwild. Evacuation...
California BURNS Again: A rapidly growing wildfire known as the Wolf Fire has exploded across more than 2,400 acres in Southern California, fueled by dry brush and intense winds. Emergency crews are..