3 Dead After Large Fire at Dallas Apartment Building

A damaged gas line led to a five-alarm fire in the Oak Cliff neighborhood. At least four were injured, and firefighters believe they may find more victims.

By Jesus Jiménez

Dallas rescuers search for victims after gas explosion destroys building and ignites blaze

Four people taken to hospital but mayor said search continues for other survivors or fatalities Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email Nearly 100 firefighters battled a large fire that erupted on Thursday at an apartment complex in Dallas, where debris from one collapsed building lay heaped on the ground while flames and black smoke billowed into the sky. News video showed dozens of firefighters at the scene. Some had hoses trained on piles of smoking debris while others lifted ...

By Roque Planas and agencies

At least three dead after fire destroys Dallas apartment complex

A large fire destroyed an apartment complex in Dallas after crews responded to reports of a gas leak.

Deadly fire in Dallas burns down apartment building - CNN

Deadly fire in Dallas burns down apartment building  CNN

Explosion rocks Dallas apartment building as massive fire sends black smoke into sky, at least 4 injured

At least four people were injured after an explosion and fire broke out at a two-story apartment building in Dallas' Oak Cliff neighborhood, authorities say.

Texas fire official confirms fatalities, injuries in a huge blaze at residential building

A huge fire destroyed a two-storey block of flats in Dallas, Texas on Thursday, causing fatalities and injuring at least four people. The search for the missing people is continuing, a fire official said. The blaze sent huge plumes of black smoke into the sky and drew a massive firefighter response. “There have been fatalities at this point,” Dallas Fire-Rescue Deputy Chief Mark Berry said at a news conference, adding the mission has changed from rescue to recovery. “Let us work through the...

By Associated Press

Fatalities reported after explosion at Dallas apartment complex as search continues

Search for missing residents continued hours after firefighters brought the blaze under control

By Jamie Stengle and Kendria Lafleur

Dallas fire: Explosion after gas leak near Oak Cliff sparks blaze; videos emerge

A gas leak triggered an explosion and fire at a Dallas apartment building, sending black smoke across Oak Cliff and nearby areas.

3 Dead, Including Child, In US Apartment Explosion

As dozens of firefighters swarmed to the neighborhood, some residents' friends and relatives worried as they tried unsuccessfully to reach their loved ones