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8-year-old girl dies after firework misfires during Fourth of July display, authorities say
Summary by Laredo News Editorial Desk Akim Powell , as published by KGNS — Sitewide
· July 2, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The incident is being investigated, and charges have been filed against a 47-year-old man. An 8-year-old girl was struck by fireworks and died as a result.
A tragic incident occurred in California during a Fourth of July celebration. An 8-year-old girl was struck by fireworks and died as a result. The incident is being investigated, and charges have been filed against a 47-year-old man.
The man, Earl Decastro, is accused of setting off illegal fireworks at a party. He has been charged with involuntary manslaughter and other offenses related to the possession and use of dangerous fireworks. Further details about the incident are available from the source, including the events leading up to the tragedy and the charges filed against Decastro.
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Category: safety Published: July 2, 2026 Source: KGNS — Sitewide Reading time: 1 min
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