More than 400 arrested after Fourth of July celebrations turn violent in California VIDEO

More than 400 people were arrested after Fourth of July celebrations descended into violence and disorder in the coastal city of Newport Beach, California, prompting a large-scale response from local law enforcement.

Police were dispatched to the Newport Peninsula at around 7 p.m. on July 4 following reports of large crowds setting off illegal fireworks and engaging in fights, according to City News Service.

Videos obtained by the Los Angeles Times showed large aerial fireworks being launched at close range, while another clip captured an individual throwing fireworks into a crowd. Additional footage showed a person wearing a Spider-Man mask climbing a traffic light and leading the crowd in chants of "USA, USA, USA."

Other videos posted on social media appeared to show people carrying broken street signs and looting a nearby Pavilions grocery store on West Balboa Boulevard.

By the following day, volunteers had gathered on the beach to help clean up debris left behind after the celebrations.

As part of the initiative, fines for offences committed in designated "safety enhancement zones" in West Newport Beach and the Peninsula were tripled through July 6. The city also introduced a one-strike policy allowing authorities to revoke short-term rental permits if guests violate public safety laws during the enhanced enforcement period.

According to city officials, many of those detained were minors or visitors from outside Newport Beach.

One police officer suffered non-life-threatening injuries after a mortar-style firework was thrown at him during the disturbances.

By Sabina Mammadli