An 8-year-old girl was fatally struck by illegal fireworks on July 4th, according to the Buena Park Police Department.

The girl was fatally injured when a "large illegal fireworks display" set up by a local resident went awry, triggering an explosion, police said.

An 8-year-old girl suffered serious fireworks injuries during a neighborhood Independence Day celebration in Buena Park, authorities said Saturday. The injury was reported at 9:50 p.m. on Friday, July 4 around the 8000 block of Cornflower Circle,

The Fourth of July is a celebration of all things American with parades, backyard barbecues and the night sky lit up with fireworks.

As Americans celebrate Independence Day with fireworks and parades, many businesses and services will alter their hours or close altogether for the Fourth of July. As is standard practice, U.S. stock markets will be closed on Friday in observance of Independence Day.

People across the country celebrated Independence Day on Friday, July 4, with the traditional parades, fireworks and cookouts. Others used America's 249th birthday as a chance to protest President Donald Trump and his administration.