California Fireworks Warehouse Explosion Exposes Risks Amid Regulatory Failures

Late Tuesday night, a loud explosion rocked a fireworks warehouse near Esparto, California, igniting multiple fires that swiftly spread across 78 acres. The blaze forced urgent evacuations and blanketed the skies with thick black smoke — a stark reminder of the catastrophic dangers posed by improperly managed explosive materials despite stringent rules on paper.Authorities confirm no injuries so far, but the incident shines a harsh light on the implementation of existing safety protocols. This facility was reportedly licensed for pyrotechnics and is supposed to meet both federal and California’s rigorous regulations governing explosive storage. Yet the fiery collapse and subsequent...