Brother, sister killed in Far North Dallas apartment fire, officials say
One of the siblings died on the scene. The second was taken to the hospital but later died.
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One of the siblings died on the scene. The second was taken to the hospital but later died.
Officials said 16 units are damaged, affecting at least 60 people.
Video from the scene shows a two-story apartment building with severe damage, including portions of the roof missing.
Cooper Apartments management did not respond to requests for comment.
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Hundreds of people can't get into their apartments three days after a massive, six-alarm fire tore through a Fort Worth apartment complex.
The Fort Worth Fire Department was called to the six-story building around 3 p.m. for an active fire.
The injured firefighter sustained a non-life-threatening injury during firefighting operations, according to Dallas Fire-Rescue.
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