A gas explosion followed by a large fire struck a two-story apartment building known as The Clyde in Dallas, Texas, on May 28, 2026 [1, 2, 3, 4]. The blast occurred around 12:45 p.m. local time in the Oak Cliff neighborhood [4]. Authorities reported three deaths, including one child, and at least five people injured and hospitalized [1, 2, 3, 4].
The explosion was preceded by reports of a gas leak, possibly caused by damage to a natural gas pipeline during nearby construction work [1, 2, 3, 4]. The Dallas Fire-Rescue spokesperson Jason Evans said the fire was very large, adding "這場火災規模太大了" ("The fire was very large") [2]. The blast's shockwave damaged nearby houses and shattered windows several miles away [1, 2, 3, 4].
About 115 firefighters and emergency personnel responded to what was declared a five-alarm fire [4]. Fire crews arrived after the explosion and battled thick black smoke rising from the site [1, 2, 3, 4]. As of the evening of May 28, roughly half of the rubble had been searched for victims using manual and heavy equipment amid dangerous conditions [2, 3, 4]. At least 11 residents remained unaccounted for [4].
Atmos Energy, the local gas supplier, cut off the gas to the area to help with the ongoing investigation [1, 4]. The National Transportation Safety Board has also sent investigators to determine the explosion's cause [4]. Meanwhile, Dallas city officials set up a temporary shelter and family assistance center at a nearby high school for displaced residents and relatives [4].
Search and rescue operations are ongoing amid concerns about additional victims in the debris.
