(FOX40.COM) — The Yolo County officials have confirmed that they have found the seven bodies near the warehouse fire in Esparto.
• Video above: Families continue to wait for answers from the Esparto warehouse fire
At this time, YCSO has not identified the names of the victims found.
The facility near Country Road 23 and Country Road 86A in Esparto caught fire around 6 p.m. on Tuesday.
The fire created a number of spot fires in the area, collectively referred to by Cal Fire as the Oakdale Fire, and burned roughly 78 acres.
On Thursday afternoon, officials provided an update on the Esparto fireworks facility explosion, where seven people remain unaccounted for.
Esparto Fire Chief Curtis Lawrence was the first to speak after being introduced by a county spokesperson. He said crews “engaged in targeted fire suppression” late Wednesday afternoon, which will eventually allow them to begin recovery efforts.
Yolo County Undersheriff Matthew Davis offered condolences to the families whose loved ones remain unaccounted for following the fire and commended the response of law enforcement and fire crews.
Yolo County Board of Supervisors member Angel Barajas also opened by offering thoughts and prayers to the families and community. Barajas then detailed some of the resources, including hotel vouchers and access to mental health counselors.
“First and foremost, our priority is the families,” Barajas said. “Making sure that they are comfortable during this investigation and recovery.”
