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Yahoo
08-07-2025
- Yahoo
8-year-old Southern California girl killed in July 4 fireworks explosion
Celebration turned tragic when an 8-year-old girl was killed in an explosion during a "large illegal fireworks display" along a residential street in Orange County on July 4, authorities said. The deadly incident unfolded about 9:45 p.m. on a residential cul-de-sac in the 8000 block of Cornflower Circle in Buena Park, according to the Buena Park Police Department. Patrol officers were in the area when they spotted family members "frantically" carrying a child into a home, the agency said in a written statement. "Officers immediately stopped to assist and discovered a young girl suffered critical injuries, consistent with a fireworks-related explosion," the statement said. First-responders provided medical care and rushed the badly injured girl to a hospital, where she was pronounced dead, officials said. Investigators determined the explosion took place during what police described as a "large illegal fireworks display" that had been placed in the street by a neighborhood resident. The fireworks "failed and began misfiring toward the residence where the child was," according to the statement. A burning projectile then struck other fireworks that were near the young victim, causing them to ignite as well. "At some point, the child had been struck, causing fatal injuries," the statement said. No other injuries were reported. The resident believed to have set off the fireworks was arrested, police said. The case would be presented to the Orange County District Attorney's Office for consideration of charges. Authorities did not release the identity of the girl killed in the explosion "out of respect for the family," the police statement added, No further details were available. This article originally appeared on Palm Springs Desert Sun: 8-year-old Southern California girl killed in July 4 fireworks explosion
Yahoo
06-07-2025
- Yahoo
8-year-old girl fatally struck by fireworks on July 4th
An 8-year-old girl was fatally struck by illegal fireworks on July 4th, according to the Buena Park Police Department. Officers patrolling the 8000 block of Cornflower Circle Friday night saw several people frantically carry the child into a residence after multiple fireworks had detonated in the area. The girl was transported to UCI Medical Center where she was pronounced dead after suffering from a fireworks-related explosion, police said. An initial investigation found that a homeowner had placed a fireworks display in the street. The fireworks began to misfire toward the residence where the girl was located, and where there were other illegal fireworks. These fireworks then ignited and struck the girl. Several other people were present, but no injuries were reported. The homeowner was arrested; charges are pending under the Orange County District Attorney's office. The girl's identity is being withheld and the incident remains under investigation by Buena Park police, Orange County Fire Authority and the Orange County Sheriff's bomb squad. 'A large number of fireworks that detonated were illegal, per the investigation and assistance from both the fire investigators and bomb squad,' Buena Park Police said. On Thursday, a fireworks explosion in Pacoima left one man dead, severely injured another woman and burned four homes. Another explosion that day killed a person in Simi Valley. In the San Francisco Bay Area town of Hayward, a fireworks-related house fire critically injured two people. Despite reminders from law enforcement regarding the dangers and illegality of non-sanctioned fireworks displays, many residents throughout L.A. County continued to ignite fireworks Friday night and early Saturday morning. KTLA-5 footage shows that multiple fireworks were set off Saturday on the 110 freeway in a street takeover that brought traffic to a standstill. Last year, the number of fireworks-related deaths and injuries rose from 2023, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Eleven people died from fireworks-related injuries in 2024 and an estimated 14,700 people were injured — an increase of about 38% in deaths and more than 50% in injuries. Sign up for Essential California for news, features and recommendations from the L.A. Times and beyond in your inbox six days a week. This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.
Yahoo
05-07-2025
- Yahoo
8-year-old girl fatally struck by fireworks on July 4th
An 8-year-old girl was fatally struck by illegal fireworks on July 4th, according to the Buena Park Police Department. Officers patrolling the 8000 block of Cornflower Circle Friday night saw several people frantically carry the child into a residence after multiple fireworks had detonated in the area. The girl was transported to UCI Medical Center where she was pronounced dead after suffering from a fireworks-related explosion, police said. An initial investigation found that a homeowner had placed a fireworks display in the street. The fireworks began to misfire toward the residence where the girl was located, and where there were other illegal fireworks. These fireworks then ignited and struck the girl. Several other people were present, but no injuries were reported. The homeowner was arrested; charges are pending under the Orange County District Attorney's office. The girl's identity is being withheld and the incident remains under investigation by Buena Park police, Orange County Fire Authority and the Orange County Sheriff's bomb squad. 'A large number of fireworks that detonated were illegal, per the investigation and assistance from both the fire investigators and bomb squad,' Buena Park Police said. On Thursday, a fireworks explosion in Pacoima left one man dead, severely injured another woman and burned four homes. Another explosion that day killed a person in Simi Valley. In the San Francisco Bay Area town of Hayward, a fireworks-related house fire critically injured two people. Despite reminders from law enforcement regarding the dangers and illegality of non-sanctioned fireworks displays, many residents throughout L.A. County continued to ignite fireworks Friday night and early Saturday morning. KTLA-5 footage shows that multiple fireworks were set off Saturday on the 110 freeway in a street takeover that brought traffic to a standstill. Last year, the number of fireworks-related deaths and injuries rose from 2023, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Eleven people died from fireworks-related injuries in 2024 and an estimated 14,700 people were injured — an increase of about 38% in deaths and more than 50% in injuries. Sign up for Essential California for news, features and recommendations from the L.A. Times and beyond in your inbox six days a week. This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.
Yahoo
05-07-2025
- Yahoo
8-year-old girl killed in Southern California fireworks explosion on July 4
Celebration turned tragic when an 8-year-old girl was killed in an explosion during a "large illegal fireworks display" along a residential street in Orange County on July 4, authorities said. The deadly incident unfolded about 9:45 p.m. on a residential cul-de-sac in the 8000 block of Cornflower Circle in Buena Park, according to the Buena Park Police Department. Patrol officers were in the area when they spotted family members "frantically" carrying a child into a home, the agency said in a written statement. "Officers immediately stopped to assist and discovered a young girl suffered critical injuries, consistent with a fireworks-related explosion," the statement said. First-responders provided medical care and rushed the badly injured girl to a hospital, where she was pronounced dead, officials said. Investigators determined the explosion took place during what police described as a "large illegal fireworks display" that had been placed in the street by a neighborhood resident. The fireworks "failed and began misfiring toward the residence where the child was," according to the statement. A burning projectile then struck other fireworks that were near the young victim, causing them to ignite as well. "At some point, the child had been struck, causing fatal injuries," the statement said. No other injuries were reported. The resident believed to have set off the fireworks was arrested, police said. The case would be presented to the Orange County District Attorney's Office for consideration of charges. Authorities did not release the identity of the girl killed in the explosion. No further details were available. This article originally appeared on Palm Springs Desert Sun: 8-year-old girl killed in SoCal fireworks explosion on July 4
CBS News
05-07-2025
- CBS News
Child seriously injured during fireworks mishap in Buena Park on Fourth of July
A young girl was seriously injured on the Fourth of July during a fireworks mishap in Buena Park, authorities said. In a news release, the Buena Park Police Department said officers responded to reports of a fireworks-related injury at about 9:50 p.m. Friday on the 8000 block of Cornflower Circle. Upon arrival, officers found an 8-year-old girl suffering from serious injuries. Police said she was harmed when fireworks went off unexpectedly during a neighborhood celebration. The girl was treated at the scene before being transported to a local hospital. As of Saturday morning, no updates to her status were available. Her exact injuries were unclear. Police did not say whether the incident was being investigated as a criminal matter or if the fireworks used were legal. No additional details were immediately made available.
