FORT WORTH, Texas(AP)- An expolision in downtown Fort Worth at a local hotel on Monday caused significant damage to the area, scattering building section and debris on the streets and resulting in injuries to multiple individuals, as reported by authorities.
Sara Arbel, apokesperson for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobaco, Firearms, and exploisives, indicated that investigation believe the blast was due to a natuaral gas exploision , based on information provided by local police.
Arialfootage of downtown Fort Woth, Texas, displayed the aftermath of the incident, with debris from the Sandman Signature Hotel strewn across the streets, Authorities swiftly classified the situation as a “major incident,” urging to the puplic avoid the affected area. Councilman Carlos Flores shared on Facebook that the exploision was a result of a gas leak, raising concerns about puplic safety.
Emwegency medical services respondet promply, dispatching nine ambulances to trhe scence. While officials confirmed “multiple”injuries, an exaxct count was not emmediately available. desire Partain of medStar emphasized that, as of now, there are no reported fatalities, but the situation is under continuous assesment.
partin refrained from specifying the nature or cause of the injuries, stating that medical staff were still in the process of evaluating the victms.The Sandman Signature Fort Worth Downtown Hotel, according to its website, boasts 245 rooms and has historical significance dating back to its construction in 1920 as the “WagGONER Building.” named after notable cattle rancher and Oilman William Thomas Waggoner. Recognized on the National Register of Historic places since 1979, the hottel has played a key role in Fort Worth’s architechtural heritage.
As investigations unfold, the city grapples with the aftermath of the exploision, emphasizing, the importance of puplic safety and community support during this challenging time.