Dallas Fire-Rescue
Coverage of Dallas Fire-Rescue in the Nexus archive.
- Dallas Fire-Rescue fighting house fire in Far North Dallas
A house fire in Far North Dallas led to a significant response from Dallas Fire-Rescue on Monday evening. The incident required a large-scale emergency effort.
- Firefighters, police pull young woman from sewage-filled ravine after days trapped in 104-degree heat
A young woman was rescued after being trapped for days in a sewage-filled ravine in Texas during 104-degree heat. Dallas Police and Fire-Rescue collaborated to navigate treacherous terrain and extract her, leading to her hospitalization for dehydration and injuries.
- Dallas officer injured after suspect takes control of squad car
A Dallas police officer was injured when a suspect took control of a squad car during an arrest transport on May 30. The officer regained control, the suspect jumped onto a freeway, and both were hospitalized. The officer sustained minor injuries, while the suspect's condition remains unclear.
- ‘Everyone is devastated,' apartment owner says gas line ruptured during soil sample boring
A gas line rupture during soil sampling by a subcontractor triggered a fire at a Dallas apartment building, killing three people and injuring five. The apartment owner and attorney expressed devastation, and the NTSB is investigating the incident.
- Texas fire official confirms fatalities, injuries in a huge blaze at residential building
A massive fire in Dallas, Texas, destroyed a two-storey block of flats, resulting in fatalities and at least four injuries. The mission has shifted from rescue to recovery as search efforts continue for missing individuals.
- Crews in Dallas search for missing after some killed in massive apartment fire, officials say
A massive fire destroyed a two-story apartment building in Dallas, causing fatalities and injuring at least four people. Firefighters are conducting recovery efforts after an explosion linked to a gas leak shifted the mission from rescue to recovery.
- Explosion rocks Dallas apartment building as massive fire sends black smoke into sky, at least 4 injured
An explosion and fire at a Dallas apartment building injured at least four people. Firefighters responded to a gas leak investigation when the explosion occurred, causing damage to neighboring buildings and a utility truck. Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson urged prayers for those affected and first responders.
- Large fire, possible explosion destroy Dallas apartment building
A large fire and possible explosion destroyed an apartment building in Dallas, resulting in at least one person being hospitalized, according to Dallas Fire-Rescue.
- Three killed, including child, in Dallas apartment explosion and fire
A natural gas explosion in Dallas' Oak Cliff neighborhood killed three people, including a child, and injured others. The blast, caused by a damaged gas pipeline, led to a five-alarm fire. The National Transportation Safety Board and Atmos Energy are investigating, with authorities confirming construction crews may have struck the gas line.