A devastating fire claimed the lives of three individuals and left three others injured at a Dallas apartment complex on Thursday, according to reports.
The Dallas Fire Department confirmed that the victims who perished were two women and a child. Among the injured, two were transported by ambulance, while another remains in critical condition.
First responders, including firefighters, rushed to the scene after a gas leak triggered a massive explosion, setting the building ablaze.
The Dallas Police Department reported that the incident occurred in the Oak Cliff neighborhood, specifically on the 400 block of East 9th Street, during the afternoon.
Emergency crews initially responded to a gas leak call at 12:47 p.m., arriving promptly within two minutes. The explosion and subsequent fire erupted shortly thereafter.
In response to the five-alarm emergency, nearly 100 firefighters were dispatched to control the fire and ensure the safety of nearby residents.
Images shot from over the fire response showed smoke rising into the sky from large piles of debris.
Police said that a family assistance center was established at a high school near the scene, and urged families to go there instead of the active fire scene to obtain assistance and information.
A neighbor told ABC affiliate WFAA that the explosion blew out the windows of her nearby apartment and that she was shaken by the experience, adding that it sounded like a bomb had gone off.
Only 35-40% of the apartment debris has been checked, fire officials said.
Fire officials say that there could be more fatalities as the search continues.
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