One officer “literally threw two people over his shoulders,” the fire chief said. “It was nothing short of extraordinary.”

At least six people were transported to the hospital Thursday morning after a massive explosion caused a large fire in Hayward, fire officials say. How to watch the 2026 Rose Parade live on New Year's Day: Start time, TV channel, lineup and more Nearly ...

HAYWARD, Calif. -- At least six people were taken to the hospital Thursday morning after a massive explosion caused a large fire in Hayward, California, fire officials say. The Alameda County Fire Department says crews responded to the three-alarm fire.

Four firefighters also sustained some injuries due to the collapse of the factory building situated in the Lasudia locality in the district.

Several other eruptions have occurred in the past weeks, but all went unseen. Serendipitous timing, however, allowed scientists to record the December 20 ejection from Black Diamond Pool. The area violently exploded in 2024,