Mesquite, TX – September 30, 2022 – The Mesquite Fire Department responded to a multiple alarm structure fire at 2:34 a.m. this morning at the Tradewind Apartments, 2120 Tradewind Drive, with a total of 13 fire units, 35 firefighters, and two chief officers. Mesquite was assisted by Dallas Fire Rescue with four fire units and one chief officer responding.
A total of 12 apartment units were affected by the fire and approximately 30 residents were displaced. The City of Mesquite and Red Cross continue to assist those residents who were affected.
We regret to report there is one fatality resulting from this fire. Our condolences go out to the family of the victim and to all those who have been impacted by this fire.
The fire is in the early stages of our investigation and remains under investigation at this time.