Fireworks warehouse explodes in California, forcing evacuation VIDEO

A powerful explosion that started a fire has rocked a fireworks warehouse in Yolo County, California, prompting an evacuation.

The Yolo County Sheriff's Office said the warehouse, near the Esparto area northwest of Sacramento, exploded and was actively burning, Caliber.Az reports, citing American media.

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“We urge everyone to avoid the area so that fire crews and emergency responders can safely do their work. A one mile evacuation area has been placed around the scene,” the Office said on Facebook.

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It added that the cause of the explosion remains unknown at this time.

By Khagan Isayev