今天中午12点30分左右，警方接到报警电话，称南加州安大略West Francis Street的一个居民区突然发生“爆炸”，现场浓烟滚滚，附近居民被紧急撤离。12点52分，多个消防部门立即作出反应，近一小时后，消防员仍在灭火并清理现场。与此同时，消防部门刚刚公布了最新消息，证实有两人因为此次的事故死亡，还有一匹马和一只狗受伤。
ROAD CLOSURES: Francis, Locust, and Maple are closed between Fern and San Antonio. pic.twitter.com/IzS9FEzYzt
— Ontario Fire Dept. (@OntarioFireDept) March 16, 2021
据有关部门表示，此次的事故是烟花爆竹引起的，有人在居民区放烟花，结果不小心一次点燃了所有的烟花，最终引发了巨大的火灾和爆炸声。附近的房屋也受到了大火的波及，不仅玻璃被震碎，房子被火点燃，还有一个房子被烟花炸的“所剩无几”。
2 loud bangs in Ontario explosion 💥 #nbc4 @NBCLA @KTLA @cbs2kcal9brk pic.twitter.com/G1QHNzJrAY
— Edgar Garcia (@Dodgergarcia32) March 16, 2021
.@OntarioPD and @OntarioFireDept are currently on scene in the area of Fern Avenue and Francis Street. A large amount of fireworks at a house ignited, causing a large structure fire. Explosions being heard are by fireworks at this time. More details to follow. https://t.co/y6atiGL1OD
— City of Ontario (@CityofOntario) March 16, 2021
消防部门随后在West Francis Street和West Maple Avenue发布了紧急疏散令并设立了临时接待点，目前Francis、Locust和Maple的街道已经关闭，更多消息尚未公布。
