A body was found inside a Bell Gardens apartment building after a massive explosion tore through the structure and left two others hospitalized, authorities said.
Wednesday, January 28, 2026 5:26PMA body was found inside a Bell Gardens apartment building after a massive explosion tore through the structure and left two others hospitalized, authorities said. The covered body was removed from inside the apartment in the 6500 block of Purdy Avenue on Wednesday morning, more than 12 hours after the destructive blast.
Los Angeles County medical examiner's personnel placed the deceased inside a van before it was removed from the scene. The incident occurred shortly after 6 p.m. at the two-story building, igniting a fire that was later knocked down by Los Angeles County firefighters. "Upon arrival, officers discovered two male victims suffering from injuries caused by the explosion and fire," the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said in a statement. "Both victims were transported to a nearby hospital. One victim was medically treated and released, while the second victim is listed in critical condition."Detectives from the sheriff's Special Enforcement Bureau - Arson and Explosives Detail also responded to the scene. "During their initial investigation and processing of the scene, they observed materials consistent with homemade explosives and fireworks," the Sheriff's Department said. Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the sheriff's Homicide Bureau at 890-5500.Copyright © 2026 KABC Television, LLC. All rights reserved.
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