Fireworks explosion reported inside house in Hayward, police on the scene
- On Thursday afternoon, a fireworks explosion at a residence on Mandarin Avenue in Hayward critically injured two individuals and sparked a fire that was contained to the garage.
- Authorities suspect the residence was being used to produce illegal fireworks, and after a second explosion took place during the police response, the home and nearby areas were evacuated.
- Firefighters quickly contained the fire to the garage and several people were evaluated onsite while two critically injured individuals were transported to hospitals.
- The Alameda County team specialized in explosive ordnance disposal was deployed to safely clear remaining hazardous materials, while investigators continue examining the cause and origin of the blasts.
- This incident highlights ongoing dangers of illegal fireworks amid a statewide crackdown, as all fireworks are illegal in Oakland with fines up to $1,000 and officials urge responsible celebrations.
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2 in critical condition after fireworks explosion inside Hayward home, police say
Investigators say preliminary findings suggest that there was suspected manufacturing of illegal fireworks or explosives at the residence. The origin of the fireworks and cause for the explosions is still being investigated.
Fireworks explosion reported inside house in Hayward, police on the scene
(KRON) -- The Hayward Police Department is on the scene of a fireworks explosion inside a house Thursday afternoon. Police and fire personnel are "actively working the scene" of the explosion, which occurred in the vicinity of Mandarin Avenue and Sumatra Street, police said. Victims missing in Yolo County warehouse fireworks explosion ID’d The scene remains an active emergency, according to police. The public is being asked to avoid the area. Th…
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