2026 Dallas apartment explosion
 An NTSB drone photograph of the scene | |
| Date | 28 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Time | 12:45 p.m. (CDT) |
| Venue | The Clyde |
| Location |
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| Type | Gas explosion, fire |
| Cause | Gas leak |
| Deaths | 3 |
| Injuries | 5 |
On May 28, 2026, a natural gas explosion and five-alarm fire occurred at The Clyde, an apartment building in the Oak Cliff neighborhood of Dallas, Texas, United States, killing three people and injuring five others.[1][2]
Background
[edit]The Clyde was a two-story apartment complex located at the intersection of Patton Avenue and East 9th Street. The building was built in 1964 and had 23 units, of which 19 were occupied by families.[3][4]
Explosion
[edit]The explosion happened at 12:45 p.m. CDT, with over 115 firefighters responding to the scene.[5][6] A Waymo car blocked the road, temporarily stopping first responders from reaching the scene.[7] The building was completely destroyed.[8] Search and rescue operations using drones, cadaver dogs and teams lasted until the afternoon of May 29, when the search was completed.[4]
Victims
[edit]Initially, it was reported that there were multiple fatalities and injuries, with 11 people reported missing.[9] Officials later confirmed three people were killed — two in one unit and one in another, and five others were injured. The victims were identified as 79-year-old Sylvia Josie Collins, 37-year-old Marisol Pérez and her 18-month-old[10] son Erik Pérez Sanchez Jr.[11] No first responders were injured. Dallas Fire-Rescue said everyone was accounted for.
Aftermath
[edit]Soil testers drilled in the area of the explosion.[12] Multiple lawsuits were filed against Atmos Energy, alleging that the company and apartment managers failed to monitor dangerous conditions and notify residents of a gas leak.[13] An attorney for the complex said Barba Drilling is to blame.[14] Austin Street Center partnered with the Communities Foundation of Texas and other groups to provide six months of rent and other support for families displaced from the explosion.[15]
Investigation
[edit]The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) confirmed they are investigating the explosion.[16]
References
[edit]- ↑ "5-alarm apartment fire in Dallas". WAGM-TV. May 28, 2026. Retrieved June 5, 2026.
- ↑ "An unknown number of people killed in gas explosion at Dallas apartment building". NBC News.
- ↑ "How large is 'The Clyde' - the apartment building that went up in flames following an explosion". May 29, 2026. Retrieved June 5, 2026.
- 1 2 "Dallas Fire-Rescue: Death toll remains at 3 after Dallas apartment explosion 'No one unaccounted for'". WFAA. May 28, 2026. Retrieved June 4, 2026.
- ↑ Michael Cuviello; Jamie Landers; Elissa Jorgensen (2026-05-28). "Dallas crews search for Oak Cliff apartment fire victims; fatalities confirmed". Dallas News. Retrieved 2026-05-29.
- ↑ "Explosion and fire at a Dallas apartment building kills at least 3 people, including a child". NBC News.
- ↑ "Waymo blocks Dallas road as first responders rush to explosion". KDFW. June 4, 2026. Retrieved June 5, 2026.
- ↑ "3 dead, 3 injured after gas leak led to deadly explosion at Dallas apartment complex, officials say". KTNV-TV. May 29, 2026. Retrieved June 4, 2026.
- ↑ "Photos: 11 missing after Dallas apartment explosion". MSN via Newsweek. May 28, 2026. Retrieved June 4, 2026.
- ↑ Jorgensen, Elissa (2026-05-31). "'Devastated': Family holds vigil to honor mother, son who died in Oak Cliff apartment fire". Dallas News. Retrieved 2026-06-20.
- ↑ "Officials identify 2 women, 1 child who died in Oak Cliff apartment fire". DallasNews Corporation. June 3, 2026. Retrieved June 5, 2026.
- ↑ "Dallas Apartment Explosion: 3 dead and 'everyone is accounted for'". KDFW. May 29, 2026. Retrieved June 4, 2026.
- ↑ "Dallas apartment explosion prompts wrongful death lawsuit against Atmos Energy". KDFW. June 2, 2026. Retrieved June 4, 2026.
- ↑ "Attorney for Dallas apartment complex destroyed by blast says North Texas drilling company is to blame". CBS News. May 30, 2026. Retrieved June 6, 2026.
- ↑ "Charities cover six months of rent for families displaced after fatal Oak Cliff explosion". DallasNews Corporation. June 2, 2026. Retrieved June 6, 2026.
- ↑ "Natural gas-fueled explosion". National Transportation Safety Board. May 28, 2026. Retrieved June 4, 2026.