Last night until today, Dallas firefighters knocked down a fierce house fire that sent heavy flames punching through the roof of a home on St. Michaels Drive near Medical City Dallas Hospital. One woman made it out of the house, crews later declared the blaze under control, and officials said there were no reported injuries.
What Happened
According to WFAA, Dallas Fire-Rescue units were dispatched early Thursday to the structure fire on St. Michaels Drive. Firefighters arrived to find heavy flames already punching through the roof and worked to surround and extinguish the blaze before bringing it under control, the station reported.
How the Department Responds
Dallas Fire-Rescue's Emergency Response and Special Operations bureaus coordinate fire suppression, rescue efforts and follow-up operations at structure fires, per Dallas Fire-Rescue information. Those units secure the scene, check nearby buildings for potential spread and support investigative teams after large residential fires.
Where It Happened
The home sits on St. Michaels Drive just south of the Medical City Dallas campus at Medical City Dallas Hospital. As WFAA reports, one occupant, a woman, was able to evacuate and no injuries were reported. Investigators say the cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Officials have not released additional details about the blaze. The department and investigative teams continue to assess the scene and are expected to provide updates as they become available.
