Massive fire at Dallas apartment building leaves at least three dead
Man describes saving young girl from apartment explosion
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.
