Buena Park, CA (July 12, 2025) — A Fourth of July celebration turned tragic in Buena Park when an 8-year-old girl lost her life after a fireworks-related explosion critically injured her earlier this month.

According to reports, Buena Park police officers were patrolling the 8000 block of Cornflower Circle on the night of July 4 when they saw a massive illegal fireworks display go off around 9:45 p.m. Authorities said a homeowner had set up a large quantity of illegal fireworks in the street when they misfired, shooting flames toward a nearby residence. This initial blast triggered other fireworks to ignite near the area where the young girl and others were gathered.

Officers on scene witnessed family members frantically carrying the injured child back inside their home. They immediately began life-saving measures before the girl was transported to the University of California, Irvine hospital. Despite the best efforts of medical staff, she was pronounced dead from her injuries.

Police confirmed that the homeowner responsible for the illegal fireworks was arrested, with charges pending review by the Orange County District Attorney’s Office. The Buena Park Police Department is now working alongside the Orange County Fire Authority and the Sheriff’s Bomb Squad to investigate how the incident unfolded and whether any additional parties could face accountability. The girl’s identity has not yet been made public out of respect for her grieving family.

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