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Coverage dated October 28, 2026 to October 29, 2026

3 hurt in apartment explosion in Van Nuys

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Three people are hurt after an apartment building exploded while a maintenance staff was working in the bathroom in Van Nuys. The Los Angeles Fire Department responded to a call at the apartment complex near the intersection of Hartland Street and Vesper Avenue around 10 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 29.

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  1. NBC Los Angeles

    Explosion inside Van Nuys apartment hurts two workers (opens NBC Los Angeles)

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    Two people were injured after an explosion occurred inside an apartment in Van Nuys, officials confirmed Thursday. The blast happened before 10 a.m. inside an apartment unit on Hartland Street near Van Nuys Boulevard and Vanowen Street, according to the LA Fire Department.

  2. ABC 7 Los Angeles

    Explosion at Van Nuys apartment building leaves 3 hospitalized in unknown condition (opens ABC 7 Los Angeles)

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    ABC 7 Los Angeles's feed description

    Three people were hospitalized after a small explosion at an apartment building in Van Nuys, fire officials said.

  3. Foxla

    3 hurt in apartment explosion in Van Nuys (opens Foxla)

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    Foxla's feed description

    Three people are hurt after an apartment building exploded while a maintenance staff was working in the bathroom in Van Nuys. The Los Angeles Fire Department responded to a call at the apartment complex near the intersection of Hartland Street and Vesper Avenue around 10 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 29.

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