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Child Among 3 Dead in Dallas Apartment Explosion
30 May
Summary
- Three people, including a child, died in a Dallas apartment fire.
- The explosion occurred shortly before 1 p.m. Thursday, following reports of a gas leak.
- An investigation into the incident is underway by the National Transportation Safety Board.
A tragic explosion and subsequent fire at the El Ricardo apartment complex in Dallas, Texas, has resulted in the deaths of at least three individuals, including a young child. The incident occurred on Thursday afternoon, just before 1 p.m., in the Oak Cliff neighborhood. Authorities were dispatched to the location following reports of a gas leak.
First responders were en route when the explosion erupted, causing a massive fire and a plume of black smoke visible for miles. Fire officials have stated that the scene has entered a recovery and excavation phase, with an expected duration of another 24 hours.
Preliminary reports suggest that an unrelated construction crew may have damaged a natural gas pipeline prior to the explosion. More than 100 firefighters were involved in the response. The National Transportation Safety Board has announced it is sending a team to investigate the pipeline accident.
