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.

A young girl was killed after a fireworks mishap on the Fourth of July in Buena Park, authorities said. In a news release, the Buena Park Police Department said officers responded to the 8000 block of Cornflower Circle after seeing large quantities of fireworks at about 9:45 p.m.