Thousands Of Fireworks Explode 'Accidentally' In Oakland, Videos Surface

Thousands of fireworks were "accidentally" ignited in Oakland, California, on Saturday night, causing widespread panic among residents. Many took to social media to share videos of the incident, with initial reactions ranging from fear of an explosion to concerns about gunfire. "Everyone is Oakland is probably ducking thinking it’s gunfire," one person commented.

Another wrote, "Thank the Gods!!! I thought WW3 was popping off already." A third person commented, "I heard it too luckily was on a call with a friend a few cities over a f showed them the sky flashing from my window asking if they had thunder around them or something because it wasn't raining and it sounded insane." Another user wrote, "Saw it from 50th St.



Looks like the clouds were flashing. At first thought it was thunder, but then realized it was explosions. Didn't seem like normal fireworks though.

Crazy." Another person commented, "I'm near where it happened and I legit thought it was a nuke." "Just heard this too.

Sounded like a ton of fireworks, almost like a building of them caught fire or something," wrote a Reddit user. Initial reports indicate that the fireworks were accidentally ignited by an individual, but authorities have not yet released an official statement on the incident. Get Latest News Live on Times Now along with Breaking News and Top Headlines from US Buzz, World and around the world.

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