Trending Now - Gas Explosion Ignites Fire at Dallas Apartment, Injuring Four

WHO:

NBC News - At least four people were hospitalized after the explosion.

CBS News - Dallas Fire-Rescue Assistant Fire Chief James Russ confirmed the response to the incident.

CBS News - Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson monitored the situation and expressed his prayers for those affected.

WHAT:

NBC News - A gas explosion destroyed a Dallas apartment complex.

Fox News - At least four people were injured following the explosion and fire.

CBS News - The explosion occurred after a reported gas leak, leveling the apartment building.

CBS News - Nearly 100 firefighters responded to the scene, with 71 units on site for the 4-alarm incident.

CBS News - At least four people were transported to different hospitals; one was in good condition at Methodist Dallas Medical Center, and another was in good condition at Parkland Health.

CBS News - Dallas Fire Deputy Chief Mark Berry confirmed there have been fatalities, but the number of victims was not confirmed.

WHERE:

CBS News - The incident occurred at 409 E 9th St., corresponding to the El Ricardo apartment building in Dallas.

Fox News - The explosion was reported in the Oak Cliff neighborhood of Dallas.

WHEN:

CBS News - The explosion happened shortly after 12:47 p.m. when crews were responding to a gas leak call.

CBS News - Fire crews had contained the flames by 4 p.m.

WHY:

CBS News - Atmos Energy reported that a construction crew unrelated to them damaged a natural gas pipeline near the apartment building.

HOW:

Fox News - Fire crews were en route to investigate reports of a gas leak when the explosion occurred.

ABC News - Firefighters battled the large fire, using hoses and ladders to combat the flames and search for victims.

(UPDATED May 28, 2026 23:21 UTC)

A gas explosion has destroyed an apartment complex in the Oak Cliff neighborhood of Dallas, injuring at least four people and prompting a response from nearly 100 firefighters. Dallas Fire-Rescue Assistant Fire Chief James Russ confirmed that the explosion occurred shortly after crews were called to investigate a gas leak, which was reportedly caused by a construction crew damaging a natural gas pipeline. Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson is monitoring the situation and has expressed his prayers for those affected, while Deputy Chief Mark Berry has confirmed there have been fatalities, though the exact number is still unverified.