"(Kayla Bartkowski / Los Angeles Times) A 13-year-old boy and his older brother were killed Tuesday evening in a suspected fireworks blast in Bell Gardens, according to authorities. Around 6 p.m., the Bell Gardens Police Department responded to a report of explosions and a structure fire in the 6500 block of Purdy Avenue, according to a Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department news release. Arson investigators from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department found materials used to make homemade fireworks and explosives at the scene, according to the release."
"When officers arrived, they found two people inside suffering injuries from the blast and resulting fire, according to the release. Both were hospitalized - one in critical condition. Authorities did not have an update on that person's condition but a GoFundMe started by relatives of those in the blast said two people died. One of the deceased victims was found inside the home, according to the GoFundMe."
""Chris was brave, fearless, smart, and kind - always there for everyone, helping in any way he could," his family wrote. "He loved his pet dogs and our family deeply. His passion for cars and the military inspired him to pursue a future in law enforcement. Chris was also a dedicated member of our Catholic church community and loved being a mentor for the youth.""
A suspected fireworks blast in Bell Gardens on Tuesday evening killed two males, a 13-year-old boy and his 24-year-old brother, and injured at least two others. The Bell Gardens Police Department responded around 6 p.m. to reports of explosions and a structure fire on Purdy Avenue. Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department arson investigators found materials used to make homemade fireworks and explosives at the scene. Officers discovered two people inside suffering injuries from the blast and fire; both were hospitalized, with one in critical condition. Relatives set up a GoFundMe indicating that two people died; one deceased victim was found inside the home. The 24-year-old served in the National Guard and the younger participated as an altar boy.
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