A devastating explosion at a pyrotechnics facility in Northern California has left seven people dead. The incident occurred on July 1 in Esparto, approximately 40 miles from Sacramento, just days before the Fourth of July celebrations.

The explosion triggered a series of massive blasts, alarming local residents and prompting a swift response from emergency services. According to the medical examiner, the victims have been identified as Angel Mathew Voller, 18, of Stockton; Jesus Manaces Ramos, 18, of San Pablo; Jhony Ernesto Ramos, 22, of San Pablo; Joel Jeremias Melendez, 28, of Sacramento; Neil Justin Li, 41, of San Francisco; Carlos Javier Rodriguez-Mora, 43, of San Andreas; and Christopher Goltiao Bocog, 45, of San Francisco.

Cal Fire, along with the State Fire Marshal, is investigating the incident. They believe the facility is operated by a licensed pyrotechnics operator. Investigators are currently assessing whether the operation adhered to California's pyrotechnics regulations and federal explosive storage requirements.

"This type of incident is very rare," Cal Fire officials stated last week, emphasizing the unusual nature of such a catastrophic event. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are working diligently to uncover the circumstances that led to this tragic explosion.