ONTARIO, Calif. (NewsNation Now) — Two people have died in a fire sparked by commercial-grade fireworks at a home in Ontario, California Tuesday, according to officials.

Officials said the victims have not been identified yet.

Firefighters received a call about an explosion in the area at 12:28 p.m., Ontario Chief Ray Gayk said during a news conference later in the afternoon. He said the first responders saw flames upon arriving to the home.

“That’s when we noticed the fire had started,” Gayk said. “It appeared to be commercial-grade fireworks.”

He said investigators with the department’s bomb squad, FBI and ATF were still going through the area to make sure no explosives were left about three hours after firefighters responded.

Officials said people around the house fire sustained minor injuries. A house and dog were also wounded in the fire.

The Ontario Fire Department issued an evacuation order for West Francis Street and West Maple Avenue between Fern and San Antonio with a temporary reception facility set up at the De Anza Community Center located at 1405 S. Fern St.

The fire department issued an evacuation order for West Francis Street and West Maple Avenue between Fern and San Antonio with a temporary reception facility set up at the De Anza Community Center located at 1405 S. Fern St.

City officials are advising residents to “stay clear of the area.”

This is a developing story; check back for updates.

NewsNation affiliate KTLA contributed to this report.