Three Dallas firefighters remain critical, but stable, at Parkland Hospital after an explosion earlier this week at Highland Hills apartments.
Dallas Fire Rescue remains optimistic about their outcomes. The families ask for privacy during this time and the identities of those injured will not be released.
Dallas Fire Rescue, Dallas Police Department, the Railroad Commission of Texas, and Atmos are collaborating on the continuing investigation; the cause of the explosion remains unknown.
Three Dallas Firefighters Remain Critical, Community Rebuilding
The respite center in the Tommie M. Allen Recreation Center was demobilized Wednesday evening.
Displaced residents are currently being offered shelter at two hotels where Dallas’ Office of Emergency Management has staff on site.
Dallas Animal Services is relocating pets displaced by the explosion to shelter with their owners and providing crates, food and toys as needed. OEM staff is investigating other longer-term interim housing options if necessary, and has also reached out to Dallas ISD to seek transportation and academic accommodation for displaced students.
In-kind donations of clothing and comfort items are not needed nor accepted at this time.