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.

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.

A large illegal fireworks display, placed in the street by the homeowner, failed and began misfiring toward the home where the child was, police said.

One house fire in Denver, another in Littleton, and a third in unincorporated Douglas County are all believed by fire officials or witnesses to be the result of fireworks misfires or improper disposal.

Multiple fires broke out across the Denver metro area Friday evening, with several reportedly caused by fireworks in Arvada.

Massive fireworks lit up the skyline of multiple American cities, marking festivities across the country. Despite widespread education efforts, thousands of Americans are badly injured by fireworks each year.

Fireworks lit up the Southern California night sky as revelers celebrate the Fourth of July. KTLA's Gil Leyvas cruises in the Sky5 chopper. Details: