An 8-year-old Calif. girl tragically died on the Fourth of July in an incident involving illegal fireworks.

Two illegal firework operations were shut down in two West Virginia counties over the past six weeks, according to a release from the West Virginia State Fire Marshal Office.

The Maryland State Fire Marshal highlighted a few July 4th incidents to hammer away on the dangers of illegal fireworks.

Fireworks, barbeques, and beaches are synonymous with the 4th of July. Hand injuries are not, but that’s what unfortunately ...