Dallas Firefighters Rescue 2 From House Fire

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Dallas firefighters rescued a man and woman from a burning home on Modella Avenue on Tuesday night, pulling them from heavy flames before rushing them to the hospital. The fire was declared out at 9:20 p.m., and there were no other injuries reported, though the condition of the man rescued is unknown.

Why it matters

House fires pose a serious threat to public safety, and the quick response and heroic actions of the Dallas Fire-Rescue crews likely saved the lives of the two individuals trapped inside. The investigation into the cause of the fire will help determine if it was accidental or intentional, which could have broader implications for fire prevention and safety measures in the community.

The details

Just before 9 p.m., Dallas Fire-Rescue crews were called to the fire at a home in the 3100 block of Modella Avenue. The initial reports said two people were trapped inside the home. Responding crews arrived to find heavy fire coming from the front of the one-story home and went into rescue mode, officials said. Firefighters rescued a woman and a man from inside the home. Both were taken to the hospital after smoke exposure. The woman is in stable condition, but the man had to receive CPR on the way to the hospital, and his condition is unknown.

• The fire was reported just before 9 p.m. on Tuesday, February 11, 2026.
• Firefighters declared the fire out at 9:20 p.m.

What’s next

The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Dallas Fire-Rescue department.