Two brothers, aged 13 and 24, were killed in the explosion and fire.
A second person died from the injuries they sustained during an explosion and fire at a Bell Gardens apartment complex earlier this week. On Tuesday, Jan. 27 Los Angeles County Fire Department crews responded to a two-story apartment complex in the 6500 block of Purdy Avenue, near the intersection of Eastern Avenue and Gage Avenue around 6 p.
m. Video from witnesses showed flames shooting into the sky. A neighbor captured the massive blast on surveillance footage. The flames tore through the structure, displacing multiple families. One person was confirmed dead at the scene and a child and man were rushed to a hospital. The following day, officials said the body found in the burned structure was that of a 13-year-old boy. Family identified him as Carlos Hernandez. On Thursday, the sheriff's department said the man taken to the hospital had died from his injuries. Family identified him as 24-year-old Christopher Benitez. The victims were brothers. The child was treated and released from the hospital. RELATED: Deadly explosion at Bell Gardens apartment complex possibly linked to homemade explosivesWhile the official cause of the explosion is unknown, investigators believe the brothers were assembling a homemade firework or explosive device when the blast occurred, a sheriff's investigator said Thursday at a news conference."During their initial investigation and processing of the scene, observed materials consistent with homemade explosives and fireworks," according to an LASD statement, which said the incident appears to be isolated "and there is no threat to the community."The case is being investigated by the Sheriff's Homicide Bureau and the sheriff's Arson Explosives Detail.At least four families were displaced after the building was damaged and later red-tagged. In total, 17 adults and seven children were affected. At least one unit is unlivable, and a building inspector is working to determine if/when families can return to the other units. The Red Cross is providing shelter to those displaced.
Ca Los Angeles County Bell Gardens News
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Child, adult injured after explosion at Bell Gardens apartment complexA child and an adult were hurt after an apparent explosion at a Bell Gardens apartment complex on Tuesday.
Read more »
2 injured in fiery house explosion in Bell GardensTwo people were hurt and several were displaced Tuesday following a fiery explosion at a Bell Gardens apartment complex, the Los Angeles County Fire Department…
Read more »
Explosion, fire in Bell Gardens apartment complex turns deadlyAn explosion and intense fire at a Bell Gardens apartment complex left a child and an adult injured, displaced multiple families, and is now being investigated as a death case after a body was found inside the building.
Read more »
Body found after massive explosion rips through Bell Gardens apartment buildingA body was found inside a Bell Gardens apartment building after a massive explosion tore through the structure and left two others hospitalized, authorities said.
Read more »
Niño y adulto heridos tras explosión que dañó edificio de apartamentos en Bell GardensUn niño y un adulto resultaron heridos tras una explosión en un edificio de apartamentos en Bell Gardens.
Read more »
Hallan cuerpo tras fuerte explosión en edificio de apartamentos en Bell GardensSe encontró un cuerpo dentro de un edificio de apartamentos en Bell Gardens después de que una fuerte explosión destrozara la estructura y dejara a otras dos personas hospitalizadas.
Read more »