New Zealand welcomed 2026 as crowds gathered to watch Auckland's Sky Tower launch thousands of fireworks, with a countdown and pyrotechnics lighting up the night. | Reuters

Here’s what we know about “Devastating Pyrotechnics,” a Northern California fireworks facility that was leveled, and where seven people remain unnacounted for, after a series of explosions destroyed it early Tuesday evening. The company, which has an active fireworks license as an importer and exporter, according to state records, released the following statement on its website Wednesday: "Our hearts and thoughts are with those we lost, their families, and everyone impacted in our community. We