Dallas Condo Blaze Displaces Dozens

Roof Collapsed as Flames Spread Across Three Stories

The fire broke out at the complex in the 11400 block of Audelia Road, near Skillman Street and just off Interstate 635. Crews arrived to find flames spreading from the roof of the three-story building. CBS News Texas reported that multiple roof collapses forced firefighters to shift to a defensive strategy, meaning they fought the fire from outside rather than entering the building.

The scale of the damage was significant. At least 24 condos were destroyed, Daily Dispatch reported. The remaining units also sustained damage, leaving the entire building in question for safety. Fire officials confirmed no injuries, which they described as fortunate given how fast the fire moved.

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Residents Fled in the Middle of the Night

Many residents were asleep when the alarm went off. One woman described her escape to CBS News Texas: "The alarm just went off, and I just got up and checked what was going on, and as soon as I came out, I saw the smoke coming out of the way, so I just ran inside, got my kids and my husband out." She and her family made it out safely.

Others were not as lucky with their belongings. Multiple residents told reporters they "lost everything" in the fire. With at least 45 people displaced, Star-Telegram reported that hundreds of residents were left scrambling to find a place to stay.

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Timeline Confusion Surrounds When the Fire Began

Reports differ on exactly when the fire started. Fox4 News said the blaze began around 10 p.m. near Audelia Road and Skillman Street. But CBS News Texas and Daily Dispatch both reported the call came in closer to 1 a.m. Dallas Fire-Rescue has not issued a single confirmed start time to resolve the conflict.

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Red Cross Steps In as Cause Remains Under Investigation

The American Red Cross was notified to assist displaced residents with emergency housing and basic needs. Investigators have not announced a cause. Fire officials said the inquiry is ongoing, and no details about the origin of the blaze have been released publicly.

The Cambridge Park complex sits in Far Northeast Dallas, a dense residential area. The loss of at least 24 units in a single building puts significant pressure on families with few immediate options. Star-Telegram noted that the displaced residents were left to seek temporary housing as the investigation continues.

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