Dallas Apartment Explosion Kills Three, Injures Five

A large explosion after a reported gas leak leveled the Clyde apartment building at 409 E 9th St. in Dallas on Thursday afternoon. At least three people were killed and at least five injured, Dallas Fire-Rescue officials said. m. The explosion occurred shortly afterward.

71 units and 120 firefighters were on scene for the five-alarm incident. Three people were transported to hospitals by emergency crews and two others took themselves to hospitals. Methodist Dallas Medical Center and Parkland Health each reported receiving one patient in good condition, while one victim remained in critical condition.

Dallas Fire Deputy Chief Mark Berry confirmed fatalities at the scene. DFR spokesperson Jason Evans said two women and one child were killed.

Though hot spot flare-ups continued as personnel searched the debris. m. Thursday and would continue operations overnight. m. The company said its technicians were working with emergency personnel and that service in the immediate area had been shut off.

Dallas officials set up a family reunification center at WH Adamson High School and provided hotel rooms for displaced residents. On Friday, attorneys for the family of Sylvia Collins confirmed she was among those killed. "The family is devastated by this loss and is focused on mourning Sylvia while seeking answers regarding the circumstances surrounding this tragedy," said Paul Wingo with Hamilton Wingo, LLP.