An 8-year-old girl named Jasmine Nguyen died on July 4th after being struck by an illegal fireworks display in Buena Park, Orange County, California. The incident occurred during a Fourth of July celebration when a large quantity of illegal fireworks detonated and misfired on a residential street. Police confirmed that the girl suffered critical injuries from the explosion and was found unresponsive. A homeowner has been arrested in connection with the tragedy. Authorities noted that California had seized over 600,000 pounds of illegal fireworks leading up to the holiday, more than double the amount seized in 2024. In response to the incident, an online fundraiser has raised tens of thousands of dollars for Nguyen's family.