The skies were clear and the mood jubilant Friday night as San Francisco celebrated Independence Day with a spectacular fireworks display over the bay, undeterred by a warehouse tragedy in Yolo County earlier in the week.
The fireworks were launched from two barges on San Francisco Bay — one near Pier 39 and the other near Aquatic Park. Spectators, many huddled under sweatshirts and blankets during the chilly night, marveled at the simultaneous displays during the 20-minute show.
A deadly explosion at a Yolo County fireworks warehouse Tuesday evening led dozens of Northern California cities to cancel or scale back their Fourth of July celebrations. The blast ignited a wildfire that burned nearly 80 acres and left seven people unaccounted for. The Yolo County Sheriff’s Office confirmed Friday that human remains were found at the blast site, though it did not specify how many people have died…