Dallas Apartment Fire Prompts Search for Victims After Reported Gas Leak

Emergency responders searched for possible victims after a fire broke out at an apartment complex in Dallas on Thursday following a reported gas leak, authorities said. m. local time. Dallas Fire Rescue Assistant Chief James Russ stated the fire escalated to a full fire-alarm response.

Russ said. The fire may have been caused by an explosion, though the cause is still under investigation, city officials stated. Neighbors reported hearing a loud boom and seeing smoke. One neighbor said windows in her apartment were blown out. Firefighters contained the fire and used a drone to search the debris for victims, Russ said.

Four people were taken to hospitals, though their conditions were not released.

At a Thursday afternoon briefing, Russ said it was unknown how many possible fatalities there may be. Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson noted it was the first day of summer vacation for Dallas Independent School District students and asked residents to pray for those affected.