Three-alarm condo fire in Dallas displaces dozens

Early this morning, Dallas Fire-Rescue (DFR) battled a massive, fast-moving fire at the Cambridge Park Condominiums (11490 Audelia Rd.).

Here is what we know so far:

• The Timeline: DFR units responded to a 911 call today, Friday, July 10, at 1:00 a.m.
• The Scene: First responders arrived to find heavy fire already tearing through the roof of the three-story residential building.
• The Response: Though crews initially tried an offensive attack, the advanced stage of the fire forced them to transition to a defensive strategy. The response was quickly upgraded to a third alarm, bringing 60 to 70 firefighters to the scene to get the blaze under control.
• The Damage: The building has sustained severe damage, including roof collapses in multiple areas. At least 24 condominium units have been destroyed.

💔 Community Impact & Next Steps

An estimated 45 residents have been displaced by the fire. Thankfully, the American Red Cross has been notified and is on-scene to assist those affected with emergency needs.

🙏 The Good News: Remarkably, there have been no reported injuries at this time.

The cause of the fire is currently unknown and remains under investigation.

We will update this post as more information becomes available. Please keep the displaced residents and our first responders in your thoughts today.