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DALLAS, Dallas County, Texas, Nov. 2, 2026 — A Dallas man was hospitalized in critical condition after a house fire on Saturday evening, October 31, in the 5500 block of West Purdue Avenue, according to Dallas Fire-Rescue.
Crews were dispatched to the one-story home at about 6:50 p.m. and found smoke coming from the front of the house. Firefighters pushed in with hand lines and located flames coming from a bedroom and bathroom near the front of the structure. The fire was put out quickly, but crews found a man unresponsive near where the fire had started.
He was treated by medics at the scene and then taken to a hospital in critical condition.
Dallas Fire-Rescue is investigating what caused the fire. No cause has been released, and the agency said the case remains active.
Our thoughts are with those who were injured, and we wish them a full recovery.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What should someone do if they're inside a home during a fire?
Get low to avoid smoke, head for the nearest exit, and don't stop to gather belongings. Once out, stay out and call 911 so crews can search the structure safely.
How do house fires typically start?
Common causes include cooking equipment, heating devices, electrical wiring, and smoking materials. Investigators usually examine the area where flames were first seen to narrow down a cause.
What should bystanders do when a house fire breaks out nearby?
Call 911 immediately, keep a safe distance from the structure, and avoid going inside to help unless trained to do so, since smoke and heat can overcome someone within seconds.
