Fire forces thousands from high-rise Dallas building

DALLAS (AP) — Two construction workers are missing after a fire prompted the evacuation of thousands of people from a high-rise building in downtown Dallas.

Authorities say an electrical fire started Thursday in the parking garage adjacent to Thanksgiving Tower. The three-alarm fire appeared to be quickly contained but not before smoke billowed through the complex.

 

Authorities say about 2,800 people were evacuated from the structure. 

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Firefighters gave some people oxygen as they exited the building. At least two people were taken to a hospital for smoke inhalation.

 

KTVT-TV reports two welders working in a mechanical room remain missing.

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