Just after midnight, a fireworks explosion in the City of Antioch resulted in one critical patient and four others injured.
According to Contra Costa County Fire Protection District, they responded to a report of multiple people injured on Spanos St at approximately 12:17 am July 5.
When Paramedics and fire arrived they discovered five people injured when a large industrial grade firework exploded.
According to Tracie Dutter, assistant chief of Contra Costa County Fire, confirmed the incident occurred in the 2200 block of Spanos St where residents were gathered for a Fourth of July celebration.
“We received a report of injuries due to fireworks and when we responded, we found 1 critical patient and 4 additional patients with minor injuries. In total, we transported 4 people and 1 person transported themselves to the hospital,” said Dutter.
It is unclear, with the industrial grade fireworks, if any arrests or citations were made by either Contra Costa County Fire or the Antioch Police Department.
According to preliminary information, CONFIRE saw less firework related calls in 2025 when compared to 2024. CONFIRE is expected to make a presentation to the Board of Supervisors at an upcoming board meeting.
APD UPDATE: Fireworks Explosion Injures Several People
On July 5, at approximately 12:18 a.m., the Antioch Police Department dispatch center received multiple calls reporting an explosion on the 2200 block of Spanos Street. When officers arrived on scene, they discovered the aftermath of an explosion caused by fireworks.
Antioch PD officers, ConFire, and AMR provided medical aid and triaged the patients.
Several victims had already left the scene prior to the first responders’ arrival and were treated at local hospitals. Antioch PD is working to find and speak with all individuals involved regarding this incident.
This is an unfortunate accident, and our thoughts are with the family and all those affected during this difficult time. We ask for patience and privacy for the families as the investigation continues.
- FILE: 25-5632
- INCIDENT: Critical Incident
- DATE OF INCIDENT: July 5, 2025
- TIME OF INCIDENT: 12:18 a.m.
- LOCATION: Spanos Street and Linden Way
- VICTIM: Multiple Victims
The Antioch Police Department’s Investigations Bureau, consisting of Crime Scene Investigators and detectives with the Violent Crimes Unit responded to take over the investigation. This is an active investigation, and no further information will be released at this time.
Any tips or other information can be directed to Antioch Police Detective Shaffer at (925) 481-8604 or by email [email protected].
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