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More than 400 people were arrested in Newport Beach, California, after a social-media-coordinated crowd descended on the Balboa Peninsula over the July Fourth holiday weekend and left businesses damaged, roadways blocked, and emergency services stretched to capacity.
Police logged 402 arrests between Friday, July 3, and Sunday, July 5.
The Newport Beach Fire Department answered 102 emergency calls over the same period, including responses to 10 fires, though authorities said it was unclear whether those incidents were directly linked to the unlawful gathering.
Scale and Timeline of the Disruption The City of Newport Beach described the situation as fast-moving and severe.
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