By Briauna Brown is a digital content producer for CBS Texas and the South region. A longtime and versatile journalist, Briauna writes, edits and produces social media content for all CBS Texas digital platforms. Read Full Bio Updated on: May 29, 2026 / 6:32 AM EDT / CBS Texas Add CBS News on Google A large explosion after a reported gas leak leveled a Dallas apartment building and prompted a massive response from Dallas Fire-Rescue on Thursday afternoon. At least three people were killed and at least five people were injured, officials confirmed. The address, 409 E 9th St., corresponds to the El Ricardo apartment building. It is located just east of the Bishop Arts neighborhood, north of the Dallas Zoo and south of downtown. Aerial images showed a severely damaged building with flames and thick black smoke pouring from the wreckage.…