At least 3 dead, 5 hurt after large explosion destroys Dallas apartment building, officials say

TL;DR

An explosion occurred at the El Ricardo apartment building in Dallas after a reported gas leak.
At least three people were killed and five were injured.
Dallas Fire-Rescue responded with 120 firefighters and 71 units.
The blast caused the two-story structure to collapse.
Recovery and search operations are ongoing, with crews clearing debris.
A construction crew unrelated to Atmos Energy reportedly damaged a natural gas pipeline.
City leaders have pledged support for those affected, and a family reunification center has been established.
Witnesses described hearing a loud boom and seeing people rescued from the wreckage.

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