Homeowner Earl Decastro, 46, was nabbed and booked for involuntary manslaughter, though he has since posted his $25,000 bail.

A large illegal fireworks display, placed in the street by the homeowner, failed and began misfiring toward the home where the child was, police said.

An 8-year-old girl died in Southern California after being caught in an explosion at an illegal fireworks show, police reported. A homeowner set up a large display of illegal fireworks in a Buena Park street at 9:45 p.