An 8-year-old Calif. girl died on the Fourth of July in an incident involving illegal fireworks, according to local police. The girl was 'struck' and suffered 'fatal injuries' consistent with a 'fireworks-related explosion' after several fireworks misfired.

An 8-year-old girl died in Buena Park due to a fireworks mishap on July 4th; an investigation revealed the use of illegal fireworks led to her injuries. The homeowner was arrested with charges pending.

Earl Decastro was hosting a Fourth of July party and the victim was the daughter of a family friend, police said.