A large fire in Wilmer, TX, sparked a heavy cloud of black smoke visible from the south of Dallas on Wednesday afternoon, January 8, 2025. Fire crews responded to a facility on Post Oak Road, near I-45, after the initial report of a vehicle fire. Upon arrival, it was determined that the fire originated from a pallet fire.
Dallas Fire-Rescue, along with mutual aid from Wilmer Fire, Dallas County Fire, Palmer Fire, and Forney Fire, worked together to control the blaze. The incident occurred in Dallas County, with the smoke plume drawing attention across the area.
No further details on the cause or damages have been provided at this time.