1 dead, several unaccounted for after fireworks explosion sparks fire at several homes in Southern California

An explosion caused by fireworks sparked a fire at several homes in California More than firefighters responded to contain the flames They say several homes were ignited by operational fireworks inside a garage in a neighborhood in Simi Valley just before p m on Thursday Several animals and one woman were injured This follows a huge explosion at a fireworks warehouse in Northern California s Yolo County that sent first responders running to the scene Tuesday The explosion caused spot fires prompting several residential evacuations The cause remains unknown and is under assessment Seven people are still unaccounted for Please check back on WSVN com and News for more details on this evolving story