A Dallas building collapse displaced many families in one hundred degree heat. The building collapse in the 5700 block of Marquita Avenue displaced many families.
Dallas Fire Rescue units responded to the incident for an Investigation. The apartment complex is in the Lower Greenville section of Dallas.
On arrival, firefighters observed part of the two-story apartment building collapsed. Initial firefighters added HazMat and Urban Search and Rescue response responders. This was a precaution for potential Search and Rescue efforts.
The collapse effects twelve apartments in the building. Responders located the twelve residents living in those units. There have been no reported fatalities or injuries.
A neighboring building – attached by a breezeway – was evacuated for safety purposes.
Residents states they could hear bricks falling from the roof.
There are twenty-four total apartments effected by this incident. Thirty-one residents are now without their housing.
Dallas Fire Rescue is working with property management and others. City Office of Emergency Management (OEM) and American Red Cross will assist residents.
Dallas Fire is helping residents retrieve pets and essentials from the second unit.
Once Dallas Fire operations conclude property management will secure the apartments. They will also have a structural engineer assess the buildings moving forward.
Resident vehicles are also parked in the buildings underground parking area.
A neighbor reported the foundation shifting causing a corner wall to give way.
Dallas Fire Rescue safety and city code enforcement were on scene. They would not comment on potential cause.
Construction began on the apartment building in 1930.
Police will block traffic between Marquita and Vanderbilt. This will remain in place until assessment by a building engineer.
East Dallas Building Collapse Update
City council member Gay Willis appears to have reached out prior to Dallas Fire Rescue. She contacted Mark Melton and the Dallas Eviction Advocacy Center for their support.
The East Dallas building collapse is an ongoing story and we will update as information becomes available.