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Authorities in Alhambra, California, are investigating the cause of an explosive fire that destroyed a three-story apartment complex that was under construction. The four-alarm fire started shortly before 11:00 p.m. on the evening of Tuesday, November 18, 2008. The fire also damaged two nearby buildings and several parked cars. There were no injuries or fatalities reported.Pasadena Star-News: Four-alarm Blaze Ignites Buildings in Alhambra (November 19, 2008) The fire was contained within 40 minutes, but firefighters continued to douse hot spots throughout the night.KTLA.com: Alhambra Condominium Complex Gutted by Fire (November 19, 2008)
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- Date of fire: November 18, 2008
- Location: Under-construction apartment or condominium complex at 101 North 3rd Street in Alhambra, CaliforniaPasadena Star-News: Four-alarm Blaze Ignites Buildings in Alhambra (November 19, 2008)
- Explosions were seenKTLA.com: Alhambra Condominium Complex Gutted by Fire (November 19, 2008)
- Building was "a total loss" according to the assistant Alhambra Fire ChiefPasadena Star-News: Four-alarm Blaze Ignites Buildings in Alhambra (November 19, 2008)
- Nine fire departments responded to the firePasadena Star-News: Four-alarm Blaze Ignites Buildings in Alhambra (November 19, 2008)
- Flames shot between 200 and 300 feet upwardsKTLA.com: Alhambra Condominium Complex Gutted by Fire (November 19, 2008)
- No Injuries or fatalitiesPasadena Star-News: Four-alarm Blaze Ignites Buildings in Alhambra (November 19, 2008)
- A nearby senior center was evacuated
- One woman was treated at the scene for smoke inhalationPasadena Star-News: Four-alarm Blaze Ignites Buildings in Alhambra (November 19, 2008)
- Apartment building to the south reportedly damagedPasadena Star-News: Four-alarm Blaze Ignites Buildings in Alhambra (November 19, 2008)
- Two other buildings sustained minor damage
- Several parked cars damaged
- Local businesses and residences were left without power
- Authorities investigating the cause of the firePasadena Star-News: Four-alarm Blaze Ignites Buildings in Alhambra (November 19, 2008)
- Investigators believe there was suspicious activity involvedKTLA.com: Alhambra Condominium Complex Gutted by Fire (November 19, 2008)
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