A large smoke plume rises over downtown Dallas as fire crews respond.

Updated on: Aug 17, 2026, 04:03:55 IST

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A large plume of dark smoke was seen rising over the downtown Dallas skyline on Sunday evening, August 16, 2026. The smoke was visible from residential areas across the city, with videos showing a thick cloud rising above the buildings. The incident appears to involve a new fire in downtown Dallas. It is separate from earlier Dallas-area incidents, including the Oak Cliff apartment arson and a previous downtown church fire. Further details about the fire, including its exact location and cause, have not yet been confirmed.

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