The Brief

A ruptured water line caused a massive electrical short and smoke in the Mercantile Building in Downtown Dallas.

Approximately 175 occupied units are being evacuated; officials are assisting residents with immediate needs.

The timeline for repairs is unknown, but building management states power will likely not be restored on Thursday.

DALLAS - Dallas Fire Rescue were dispatched to a call at 3:46 p.m. after a ruptured water line made its way inside an electrical room at the Mercantile Building in Downtown Dallas.

This resulted in a massive electrical short which generated large amounts of smoke. Image 1 of 2 ▼

What we know:

According to building management, there are approximately 175 occupied units which have to be evacuated. Management is working with DFR, the Offic

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