Firefighters were dispatched around 10 a.m. Thursday to address a minor fire at The Crescent, a mixed-use facility in Uptown Dallas, which includes a hotel, office spaces, and retail establishments. The incident took place within the cooking ventilation system of a restaurant located on the first floor of the building.
According to reports from Dallas Fire-Rescue, emergency calls alerted them to a structure fire in the 300 block of Crescent Court. Witnesses initially reported smoke emanating from the roof and ventilation systems of the building. Fortunately, by the time firefighters arrived, the fire had already begun to dissipate.
Visuals captured by SKY 4 revealed fire trucks stationed near the hotel, though there were no visible signs of smoke or exterior damage upon their arrival. Fortunately, no injuries were reported in connection with the incident.
Local resident Larissa Spies, who lives in an adjacent apartment, recounted her experience: “I was in my apartment on the eighth floor at The Ashton, working when I noticed smoke billowing from the vents. Initially, I thought it might be part of a routine test or possibly steam. However, it quickly escalated into thick black smoke, and soon after, a number of fire trucks arrived. It was quite surprising.”
Currently, fire crews are engaged in cleanup efforts and are working to ventilate any remaining smoke from the premises.
