Dallas apartment explosion death toll rises to 5, confirmed as gas leak cause by contractor.
Investigators have confirmed a natural gas leak caused by a construction crew working on a nearby sewer line triggered yesterday's catastrophic Dallas apartment explosion, with the death count now at five residents and over a dozen injured. The blast leveled an entire wing of the three-story complex, leading to an immediate halt of all similar construction projects across the city. CEO outlook: This tragedy exposes critical liability risks for property developers and construction firms, potentially triggering a wave of litigation and stricter municipal safety protocols.