8-year-old girl killed in fireworks explosion at Buena Park…

Vehicle Fire Buena Park California in Buena Park, California: On July 4, 2025, 8-year-old Jasmine Nguyen was killed when a display of illegal fireworks malfunctioned on Cornflower Circle in Buena Park, California, firing toward a home and igniting additional fireworks near where partygoers were gathered in the driveway. Jasmine's mother, Haley Nguyen, was also struck but recovered; Jasmine was rushed to the emergency room and died hours later from internal bleeding. The homeowner, identified as Decastro, was arrested on suspicion of involuntary manslaughter, but the Orange County district attorney's office said the case remains under review for potential homicide charges and no charges have been filed nearly a year later.