Dallas Fire-Rescue responded to a fire at an apartment complex located in the 2300 block of Highland Road around 6:40 p.m. A fire alarm alerted crews to a possible issue within a first-floor unit.
Investigation Underway Following Fatal Apartment Fire
Upon arrival, first responders attempted to make contact with occupants of the apartment but received no response. Firefighters then forced entry and discovered a mattress on fire with the body of a woman on top of it.
Crews removed the woman from the apartment, where she was pronounced dead at the scene. Firefighters subsequently extinguished the remaining hot spots on the mattress, bringing the fire under control by 7:26 p.m.
Currently, the cause of the fire is unknown. The Dallas County Medical Examiner’s Office is working to establish the woman’s identity and determine the official cause of death. Dallas Fire-Rescue investigators are on-site and actively working to determine how the fire started.
It is possible investigators will examine potential electrical malfunctions, improperly discarded smoking materials, or other factors as they attempt to reconstruct the events leading up to the fire. A thorough investigation could take days or weeks to complete.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time did Dallas Fire-Rescue receive the initial call?
Dallas Fire-Rescue crews were called to the apartment complex around 6:40 p.m.
Where did the fire occur?
The fire occurred in an apartment complex in the 2300 block of Highland Road.
Is the identity of the woman known?
The identity of the woman is currently unknown and is being investigated by the Dallas County Medical Examiner’s Office.
What impact might this event have on the surrounding community, and how will residents cope with this tragedy?
