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Deadly LA Apartment Explosion Kills Two, Injures Others

1/30/2026

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On January 28, 2026, a blast at a Los Angeles apartment complex killed 13-year-old Carlos Hernandez and his 24-year-old brother Christopher Benitez.
Two others were injured, a child in stable condition and an adult in critical condition.
Investigators found materials consistent with explosives at the scene.
Witnesses described the explosion as feeling like an earthquake.
The blast displaced several families, prompting a GoFundMe campaign to support the victims’ family.

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Story summary

On January 28, 2026, a blast at a Los Angeles apartment complex killed 13-year-old Carlos Hernandez and his 24-year-old brother Christopher Benitez.
Two others were injured, a child in stable condition and an adult in critical condition.
Investigators found materials consistent with explosives at the scene.
Witnesses described the explosion as feeling like an earthquake.
The blast displaced several families, prompting a GoFundMe campaign to support the victims’ family.