"First responders and investigators are working diligently with the property owner to determine the whereabouts of those individuals," Cal Fire and the Esparto Fire Protection District said in a joint statement Wednesday. ????????2025

The blast occurred at a pyrotechnics facility in Esparto, located in Yolo County, triggering a series of massive explosions that began around 6:02 p.m., according to fire authorities. ??????2025  

David's decadeslong career has spanned film, television and the stage. In 1992, he received a Tony Award nomination for his performance in "Jelly's Last Jam," and in 2024, he received a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination alongside the ensemble cast of "American Fiction." ?????????????  

"What a surprise! Being blessed to get to do this for a living is enough for me; to be recognized for my contribution to the arts is the cherry on top," David wrote in the post's caption. ??????24

David's wife Dionne Lea then rushes to his side, and the two share a loving kiss and heartfelt embrace. The sweet video concludes with David appearing to catch his breath as he wipes his eyes. ????????2025