Hundreds displaced after devastating apartment fire in Texas

In Fort Worth, Texas, a catastrophic fire erupted at the Cooper Apartments on W. Rosedale Street, displacing 834 residents on June 23, 2025. The fire began as a three-alarm incident shortly after 1:30 PM but quickly escalated to a historic six-alarm response due to the intensity and rapid spread. Firefighters faced additional challenges from the summer heat, requiring them to rehydrate frequently during the nearly nine-hour battle to contain the fire. A total of 64 fire apparatuses and around 170 personnel were involved in the response, including support from neighboring communities. As the fire raged, firefighters utilized aerial hoses and fought to evacuate residents in the building. One individual was rescued and transported to a local hospital with unknown injuries, but was reported to be in stable condition. Six people were treated for heat exhaustion at the scene. The status of the damage remains unclear, with reports that not only were a number of units affected by the fire, but many also suffered smoke and water damage. Residents have been unable to return to their homes, particularly those living in building one, which sustained the most damage due to a partial collapse of the fifth floor onto the second floor. In the days following the incident, residents have expressed frustration over the lack of information regarding their personal belongings left behind. Among them, some are particularly concerned about their pets, as a few residents have reported animals still missing inside the heavily damaged units. The Fort Worth Fire Department has advised residents to check with the Chuck Silcox Animal Care & Control Center for potential reunification with their pets, emphasizing a fee waiver for residents of the Cooper Apartments. To assist those displaced, the American Red Cross Greater North Texas has offered immediate financial support to residents in need. Furthermore, Rosedale Avenue has been closed from Henderson Street to College Street as cleanup and investigation continue. The cause of the devastating fire is still under investigation, leaving many unanswered questions for the affected residents who are now grappling with the aftermath of this tragic event.