[07-04-2025] Orange County, CA – 8-Year-Old Girl Killed by Misfired Illegal Fireworks in Buena Park

An 8-year-old girl was killed after an illegal Fourth of July fireworks display misfired in Buena Park on Friday night, July 4, 2025.

According to the Buena Park Police Department, the incident occurred around 9:45 p.m. in the 8000 block of Cornflower Circle, near La Palma and Stanton Avenues. 

Officers patrolling the area noticed fireworks detonating and saw family members carrying a child into a residence. They immediately stopped to provide life-saving aid before the girl was taken to UC Irvine Medical Center, where she was pronounced dead.

Authorities identified the victim as Jasmine N. of Anaheim. Police said a large illegal fireworks setup placed in the street by the homeowner malfunctioned and misfired toward a nearby residence. This caused additional fireworks to ignite near where the girl and others were standing. Jasmine was struck and sustained fatal injuries.

Several others were present at the time, but no other significant injuries were reported. The homeowner was arrested, and the case is under review by the Orange County District Attorney’s Office. 

The investigation is being conducted jointly with the Orange County Fire Authority and the Sheriff’s Department Bomb Squad.