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Explosion Rocks Dallas; Apartment Building Engulfed in Flames
28 May
Summary
- A suspected gas explosion and fire occurred Thursday at a Dallas apartment building.
- Crews were responding to a gas leak report when the explosion occurred.
- At least four people were hospitalized, and fatalities are unknown.
A significant explosion and subsequent fire engulfed an apartment complex in Dallas's Oak Cliff neighborhood on Thursday afternoon. The incident occurred near East 9th Street and North Patton Avenue around 1:15 p.m.
Dallas Fire-Rescue crews were responding to reports of a gas leak when the explosion took place. Images showed the apartment building fully engulfed in flames, with debris scattered and neighboring windows shattered. A large plume of smoke was visible for miles.
As of Thursday afternoon, Dallas Fire-Rescue had escalated the response to five alarms, involving over 100 firefighters. At least four individuals were hospitalized, and officials acknowledged the possibility of fatalities, though the exact number of injured and missing remains undetermined.
Mayor Eric Johnson asked for prayers for affected families and commended the efforts of first responders working under difficult conditions. Neighbors described hearing a powerful explosion and feeling their homes shake. Adamson High School, located nearby, was confirmed safe and is being used as a family assistance center.
