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Oak Cliff explosion survivor shares grief as investigations and lawsuits continue
By David Goins at NBC DFW
· June 2, 2026
· 2 min read
Days after a deadly apartment explosion tore through a North Oak Cliff neighborhood, one survivor is speaking publicly about the loss, trauma and long road to recovery that followed. Jose Lopez, a 74-year-old resident of the Clyde Apartments, said he was inside his apartment, sitting near a window,
Key takeaway Jose Lopez, a 74-year-old resident of the Clyde Apartments, said he was inside his apartment, sitting near a window, when the explosion happened Thursday.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 2, 2026 ·
Source: NBC DFW ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Days after a deadly apartment explosion tore through a North Oak Cliff neighborhood, one survivor is speaking publicly about the loss, trauma and long road to recovery that followed. Jose Lopez, a 74-year-old resident of the Clyde Apartments, said he was inside his apartment, sitting near a window,
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