Massive fire at Dallas apartment building leaves at least three dead

29 May 2026 • 9:49 AM MYT
The Independent
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Massive fire at Dallas apartment building leaves at least three dead

  • An explosion and massive fire at a Dallas apartment complex killed a child and at least two other people, with five individuals hospitalized.
  • Dallas Fire-Rescue confirmed fatalities and stated that the operation has transitioned from rescue to recovery, with searches for missing residents ongoing.
  • Firefighters were responding to a gas leak call when the explosion occurred, according to Deputy Chief Mark Berry.
  • Atmos Energy reported that a construction crew, not affiliated with the company, had damaged a pipeline near the site of the fire.
  • The fire has been contained, but emergency crews are still working through the rubble to locate any additional victims.

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