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Newport Beach Fireworks Assault Yields 100 Arrests, Injuries

7/5/2026

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Fireworks were thrown at Newport Beach police officers during a chaotic Fourth of July celebration.
Newport Beach police reported at least 100 arrests after fights and fireworks disrupted the event.
Several officers were injured but are expected to recover.
The Orange County Sheriff’s Department sent deputies to assist Newport Beach police.
A nearby Pavilions grocery store was ransacked and left in disarray.

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Story summary

Fireworks were thrown at Newport Beach police officers during a chaotic Fourth of July celebration.
Newport Beach police reported at least 100 arrests after fights and fireworks disrupted the event.
Several officers were injured but are expected to recover.
The Orange County Sheriff’s Department sent deputies to assist Newport Beach police.
A nearby Pavilions grocery store was ransacked and left in disarray.