Two injured in ‘fireworks-related explosion’ at Hayward home

HAYWARD Two people were in critical condition Thursday after explosions rocked a Hayward home officers say was possibly being used to manufacture illegal fireworks Related Articles Latest setback in Oakland police s federal oversight Taking too long to investigate a complaint Police seek information on person exposed dead in East Bay Oakland Man charged with raping sex worker at gunpoint Richmond council and police chief align diverge on civil grand jury overview Man following his stolen automobile from Redwood City is shot multiple times in Oakland A house fire was released just before p m in the block of Mandarin Avenue according to the Hayward Police Department Officers arrived to find a man suffering from injuries consistent with a fireworks-related explosion police commented A second blast occurred while officers were at the scene leading to the evacuation of the home and surrounding area Firefighters fast contained the resulting fire to the garage Several people were evaluated at the scene and two were taken to area hospitals for further physiological therapy according to police Both were listed in critical condition The Alameda County explosive ordinance disposal unit was called to the scene to remove any remaining explosive materials Police declared it appeared as though fireworks or explosives were being manufactured at the home An research is underway to determine the origin of the fireworks and cause of the explosions Anyone with information related to the situation can contact the police department at - - Check back for updates