Dallas families displaced by fire and high carbon monoxide

Published July 29, 2026 11:51 AM CDT

Fire damaged a three-story apartment building in Dallas late Tuesday, displacing several families.

What we know:

Dallas Fire-Rescue said firefighters were called to the apartment complex in the 6300 block of Keller Springs Road just after 9 p.m.

By the time they arrived, there was an active fire on a second-story balcony, which appeared to be spreading to the third floor.

Additional firefighters were called in to help put out the flames.

Thankfully, everyone made it out of the building safely and no one was hurt.

The fire damaged four apartments, leaving six adults and three children homeless. High carbon monoxide levels in the 18-unit building also displaced several more families.

Those families are currently working with the American Red Cross and the apartment management to find a temporary place to stay.

What we don't know:

The cause of the fire is still unknown.

The Source: The information in this story comes from Dallas Fire-Rescue.

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