Chaos Erupts at Newport Beach Fourth of July Celebration

WHO:

ABC7 Los Angeles - Several police officers were injured during the chaos.

ABC7 Los Angeles - At least 100 people were taken into custody.

WHAT:

ABC7 Los Angeles - A Fourth of July celebration in Newport Beach turned chaotic, resulting in fights and fireworks being thrown at police officers.

ABC7 Los Angeles - Authorities reported that several police officers were injured, but they are expected to recover.

ABC7 Los Angeles - The incident resulted in at least 100 arrests.

WHERE:

ABC7 Los Angeles - The events took place in Newport Beach, California.

ABC7 Los Angeles - A significant mess was reported at a nearby Pavilions grocery store.

WHEN:

ABC7 Los Angeles - Police were first called to the area around 7 p.m. on July 4th.

WHY:

TMZ - The chaos was sparked by massive crowds, fights spilling into the streets, and the lighting of fireworks.

HOW:

ABC7 Los Angeles - The situation escalated after officers arrived, with people continuing to fight and throw fireworks at police.

(UPDATED July 5, 2026 17:19 UTC)

A Fourth of July celebration in Newport Beach, California, turned chaotic as massive crowds led to fights spilling into the streets and fireworks being thrown at police officers. Several officers were injured during the incident, but they are expected to recover, and authorities reported at least 100 people were taken into custody. The police were first called to the area around 7 p.m., and the situation escalated further after their arrival, resulting in a significant mess at a nearby Pavilions grocery store.