At Least 2 Dead After Huge Fireworks Stash Blows Up Inside An Ontario Home

Fireworks went off inside a home in Ontario on March 16, 2021. (Courtesy of Ontario Fire Department)

At least two people are dead after a huge explosion rocked an Ontario neighborhood Tuesday. The city tweeted that a large stash of fireworks ignited inside a home.

The people who died were "in the area" of the explosion, Ontario Fire Dept. Chief Raymond J. Gayk told us.

The blast sent a huge plume of smoke into the air — many people shared photos and video on social media.

Earlier in the day, officials asked residents to shelter in place or evacuate the area as they looked for potential hazardous materials on the ground, according to a tweet from the city.

Authorities said late Tuesday that the evacuation area will be closed overnight:

To accommodate displaced residents, the city opened the De Anza Community Center as an emergency shelter.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.