US EditionFireworks explosion reported inside house in Hayward, police on the scene
HAYWARD, CALIFORNIA, JUL 3 – Authorities evacuated nearby homes after a second blast at the Hayward residence amid a probe into illegal fireworks manufacturing, with two people hospitalized in critical condition.
- On Thursday afternoon, a fireworks blast at a residence on Mandarin Avenue in Hayward left two individuals critically injured and sparked a fire.
- Authorities suspect residents were manufacturing illegal fireworks at the home, with police investigating the origin and cause of the explosions while evacuations were conducted.
- Firefighters managed to keep the fire confined to the garage, stopping it from spreading throughout the residence, while a specialized unit from Alameda County handled the removal of leftover explosive devices.
- Officials reported that because of dangerous leftover explosives in the residence, the Alameda County bomb squad was summoned to safely handle their removal, while two individuals were transported to the hospital in critical condition.
- The incident highlights ongoing dangers of illegal fireworks in the Bay Area, prompting officials to urge responsible celebrations and warn that possessing fireworks in Oakland can lead to fines up to $1,000.
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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.
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