Seven people remain unaccounted for after a massive explosion at a fireworks warehouse in Northern California that sparked a fire and forced evacuations.

ATF investigates Northern California fireworks explosion; 7 warehouse workers still missing Smoke and flames rise from a fireworks warehouse explosion near Esparto, Calif., on Tuesday.

Wednesday is expected to inch closer to triple digits in Northern California as more thunderstorms are possible at higher elevations in the Sierra.

7 people missing in huge Northern California fireworks warehouse explosion By Ida Mojadad, News editor Updated July 2, 2025 3:27 p.m. View of fireworks warehouse fire in Esparto, Calif. Cal Fire on X ...

Northern California forecast: Sunny and seasonable weekend Sunny and pleasant weather is expected through the rest of the holiday weekend, but warmer temperatures are on the way for later in the week.

Clearly, however, the game has changed. Horse racing in Northern California has collapsed, leaving Southern California’s Del Mar, Santa Anita and Los Alamitos tracks as the only venues in the state.

Breezes will carry in some cooler air this afternoon, which will set the stage for a pleasant Fourth of July Friday.

The Ceres Police Department and the Stanislaus Regional Fire Investigation Unit found approximately 500 pounds of illegal/dangerous fireworks during a search warrant in Ceres, California.

An investigation into the cause of a fireworks explosion at a Northern California warehouse where seven are missing continued to grow Thursday with additional personnel on scene and officials ...