Overview

• Officers patrolling Cornflower Circle on July 4 saw a large unauthorized fireworks display misfire toward a residence and bystanders.
• The explosion critically injured an 8-year-old girl whose identity has been withheld out of respect for her family.
• First responders began life-saving efforts on scene before the child was taken to UC Irvine Hospital, where she was later pronounced dead.
• The homeowner responsible for the unpermitted display was arrested and faces potential charges pending review by the Orange County District Attorney’s Office.
• Buena Park Police are working alongside the Orange County Fire Authority and the Sheriff’s Bomb Squad in the ongoing investigation.