Two Brothers Killed in Apartment Explosion

According to local news, 13-year-old Carlos Hernandez was identified as the deceased body in the rubble. His older brother, Christopher Benitez, suffered serious burns and was later pronounced deceased at a hospital.

According to updated media reports, a second person died following the Tuesday night explosion. Authorities have not released the identity of the second victim.

Detectives from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Special Enforcement Bureau, Arson and Explosives Detail responded to the scene and are aiding in the investigation.

Investigators also found ammunition in the apartment.

Materials consistent with homemade explosives and fireworks were found during their initial investigation, according to a press release.

At least four families were displaced as a result of the building damage. In total, 17 adults and seven children were affected.

An approximately 10-years-old child, was listed in stable condition, and an adult was listed in critical condition.

Firefighters confirmed that two other people were transported to the hospital.

The identity of the deceased has not been released.

Police later confirmed that a 13-year-old was found deceased inside of an apartment.

More than 60 firefighters responded to the scene and the fire was knocked down just after 7:00 p.m.

Upon arrival, firefighters found heavy fire conditions at the building.

According to local news, firefighters were dispatched to the fire in the 6500 block of Purdy Avenue just after 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026.

Arson investigators and the bomb squad are investigating at the scene, and the public is urged to avoid the area.

According to KTLA5 and a Citizen source, a fire engulfed a small apartment building after an explosion inside, injuring two people who were transported to a local hospital.

Firefighters confirmed via X that the location is a two-story home.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 6500 Purdy Ave.

Video from Citizen users show a home engulfed in the flames.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at I-710 N & Firestone Blvd.

According to local news, 13-year-old Carlos Hernandez was identified as the deceased body in the rubble. His older brother, Christopher Benitez, suffered serious burns and was later pronounced deceased at a hospital.

According to updated media reports, a second person died following the Tuesday night explosion. Authorities have not released the identity of the second victim.

Detectives from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Special Enforcement Bureau, Arson and Explosives Detail responded to the scene and are aiding in the investigation.

Investigators also found ammunition in the apartment.

Materials consistent with homemade explosives and fireworks were found during their initial investigation, according to a press release.

At least four families were displaced as a result of the building damage. In total, 17 adults and seven children were affected.

An approximately 10-years-old child, was listed in stable condition, and an adult was listed in critical condition.

Firefighters confirmed that two other people were transported to the hospital.

The identity of the deceased has not been released.

Police later confirmed that a 13-year-old was found deceased inside of an apartment.

More than 60 firefighters responded to the scene and the fire was knocked down just after 7:00 p.m.

Upon arrival, firefighters found heavy fire conditions at the building.

According to local news, firefighters were dispatched to the fire in the 6500 block of Purdy Avenue just after 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026.

Arson investigators and the bomb squad are investigating at the scene, and the public is urged to avoid the area.

According to KTLA5 and a Citizen source, a fire engulfed a small apartment building after an explosion inside, injuring two people who were transported to a local hospital.

Firefighters confirmed via X that the location is a two-story home.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 6500 Purdy Ave.

Video from Citizen users show a home engulfed in the flames.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at I-710 N & Firestone Blvd.

According to local news, 13-year-old Carlos Hernandez was identified as the deceased body in the rubble. His older brother, Christopher Benitez, suffered serious burns and was later pronounced deceased at a hospital.

According to updated media reports, a second person died following the Tuesday night explosion. Authorities have not released the identity of the second victim.

Detectives from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Special Enforcement Bureau, Arson and Explosives Detail responded to the scene and are aiding in the investigation.

Investigators also found ammunition in the apartment.

Materials consistent with homemade explosives and fireworks were found during their initial investigation, according to a press release.

At least four families were displaced as a result of the building damage. In total, 17 adults and seven children were affected.

An approximately 10-years-old child, was listed in stable condition, and an adult was listed in critical condition.

Firefighters confirmed that two other people were transported to the hospital.

The identity of the deceased has not been released.

Police later confirmed that a 13-year-old was found deceased inside of an apartment.

More than 60 firefighters responded to the scene and the fire was knocked down just after 7:00 p.m.

Upon arrival, firefighters found heavy fire conditions at the building.

According to local news, firefighters were dispatched to the fire in the 6500 block of Purdy Avenue just after 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026.

Arson investigators and the bomb squad are investigating at the scene, and the public is urged to avoid the area.

According to KTLA5 and a Citizen source, a fire engulfed a small apartment building after an explosion inside, injuring two people who were transported to a local hospital.

Firefighters confirmed via X that the location is a two-story home.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 6500 Purdy Ave.

Video from Citizen users show a home engulfed in the flames.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at I-710 N & Firestone Blvd.

According to local news, 13-year-old Carlos Hernandez was identified as the deceased body in the rubble. His older brother, Christopher Benitez, suffered serious burns and was later pronounced deceased at a hospital.

According to updated media reports, a second person died following the Tuesday night explosion. Authorities have not released the identity of the second victim.

Detectives from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Special Enforcement Bureau, Arson and Explosives Detail responded to the scene and are aiding in the investigation.

Investigators also found ammunition in the apartment.

Materials consistent with homemade explosives and fireworks were found during their initial investigation, according to a press release.

At least four families were displaced as a result of the building damage. In total, 17 adults and seven children were affected.

An approximately 10-years-old child, was listed in stable condition, and an adult was listed in critical condition.

Firefighters confirmed that two other people were transported to the hospital.

The identity of the deceased has not been released.

Police later confirmed that a 13-year-old was found deceased inside of an apartment.

More than 60 firefighters responded to the scene and the fire was knocked down just after 7:00 p.m.

Upon arrival, firefighters found heavy fire conditions at the building.

According to local news, firefighters were dispatched to the fire in the 6500 block of Purdy Avenue just after 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026.

Arson investigators and the bomb squad are investigating at the scene, and the public is urged to avoid the area.

According to KTLA5 and a Citizen source, a fire engulfed a small apartment building after an explosion inside, injuring two people who were transported to a local hospital.

Firefighters confirmed via X that the location is a two-story home.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 6500 Purdy Ave.

Video from Citizen users show a home engulfed in the flames.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at I-710 N & Firestone Blvd.

According to local news, 13-year-old Carlos Hernandez was identified as the deceased body in the rubble. His older brother, Christopher Benitez, suffered serious burns and was later pronounced deceased at a hospital.

According to updated media reports, a second person died following the Tuesday night explosion. Authorities have not released the identity of the second victim.

Detectives from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Special Enforcement Bureau, Arson and Explosives Detail responded to the scene and are aiding in the investigation.

Investigators also found ammunition in the apartment.

Materials consistent with homemade explosives and fireworks were found during their initial investigation, according to a press release.

At least four families were displaced as a result of the building damage. In total, 17 adults and seven children were affected.

An approximately 10-years-old child, was listed in stable condition, and an adult was listed in critical condition.

Firefighters confirmed that two other people were transported to the hospital.

The identity of the deceased has not been released.

Police later confirmed that a 13-year-old was found deceased inside of an apartment.

More than 60 firefighters responded to the scene and the fire was knocked down just after 7:00 p.m.

Upon arrival, firefighters found heavy fire conditions at the building.

According to local news, firefighters were dispatched to the fire in the 6500 block of Purdy Avenue just after 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026.

Arson investigators and the bomb squad are investigating at the scene, and the public is urged to avoid the area.

According to KTLA5 and a Citizen source, a fire engulfed a small apartment building after an explosion inside, injuring two people who were transported to a local hospital.

Firefighters confirmed via X that the location is a two-story home.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 6500 Purdy Ave.

Video from Citizen users show a home engulfed in the flames.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at I-710 N & Firestone Blvd.