The task force will examine oversight issues that may have contributed to the deadly July 1 fire and explosion at the facility in Esparto. Seven people were killed.

ESPARTO, Calif. (AP) — An explosion at a fireworks warehouse in northern California caused several fires, sending black smoke into the air and forcing evacuations, authorities said. There were ...

An explosion has ripped through an oil plant in Louisiana and forced evacuations of the surrounding area.

These municipalities have put their Fourth of July shows on hold after the explosion at a fireworks warehouse in Esparto.

Task force to look at loopholes in regulations after Esparto fireworks explosion A task force of fire and law enforcement experts hopes to prevent this from happening ...

An explosion at a fireworks warehouse in Northern California caused several fires, sending black smoke into the air and forcing evacuations, authorities said.