Large flames engulf roof of apartment complex in far east Dallas

A third alarm was sounded early Tuesday morning after heavy flames were seen burning through the roof of an apartment building in far east Dallas.

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Apartment fire in far east Dallas (Source: Terry Van Sickle)

What we know:

Dallas Fire-Rescue crews were dispatched around 4 a.m. to a three-story apartment complex in the 1600 block of John West Road. When firefighters arrived, large flames and heavy smoke were coming through the roof.

A third alarm was called, and crews used large volumes of water to battle the blaze. 

About 12 units were damaged, but no injuries have been reported.

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Apartment fire in far east Dallas (Source: Terry Van Sickle)

What we don't know:

The cause of the fire remains under investigation. It’s unclear how many residents were displaced.

The Source: Information in this article comes from Dallas Fire-Rescue and FOX 4 Terry Van Sickle.

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