The call came into Dallas Fire-Rescue just after 6:30 p.m. Thursday for a fire at the Lakeland Hills Senior Living Facility in Far East Dallas. The two-alarm fire quickly grew to a five-alarm fire with more than 120 firefighters helping.
Firefighters had to cut a fence to get better access for their hoses. Crews were still working to get engines in a better position to attack the fire.It's been a massive effort to help the residents.
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