Massive Explosion in Fort Worth Leaves Multiple Injuries

DALLAS, TX - OCTOBER 24: A Fort Worth Police car is parked outside the funeral service for Atatiana Jefferson on October 24, 2019, at Concord Church in Dallas, Texas. On October 12, 2019 Jefferson was at home with her nephew when Fort Worth police officer Aaron Y. Dean, who was responding to a non-emergency call, fired one shot through a window, killing her. Dean has since resigned from the department and been charged with murder. Some Fort Worth officers attended the funeral. (Photo by Stewart F. House/Getty Images) — A Fort Worth Police car is parked on October 24, 2019, at Concord Church in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Stewart F. House/Getty Images)

OAN’s Sophia Flores
3:04 PM – Monday, January 8, 2024

A “major incident” has occurred in downtown Fort Worth, Texas.

On Monday afternoon, the Fort Worth Fire Department swiftly responded to reports of a gas explosion at the Sandman Hotel on Houston Street in downtown.

Explosion in downtown Fort Worth, TX at the Sandman Hotel

According to Medstar, at least 11 people are injured. @FOX4 pic.twitter.com/8V1SHhZrgz
— Peyton Yager (@peytonyager) January 8, 2024

The explosion occurred within the W.T. Waggoner Building, a towering structure standing at 20 stories high.

🔥🚨BREAKING NEWS: There was just a massive explosion at The Sandman Signature Hotel in downtown Fort Worth, Texas. There are 10 people confirmed injured by ABC News. pic.twitter.com/1NtH03iylp
— Dom Lucre | Breaker of Narratives (@dom_lucre) January 8, 2024

Fort Worth Chief Communications Officer Reyne Telles described the scene and stated that “there was a plume of smoke seen higher than the high rises.”

According to Medstar, at least 11 people are injured. One patient is believed to be in critical condition while two are seriously injured.

Police and firefighters have urged citizens to avoid the area.

The #FWFD (along with multiple other emergency responders) is on scene of a major incident in downtown #FortWorth. PLEASE avoid this area. We will provide updated information as it becomes available. Follow our #FWDowntownAlert for updated details moving forward. pic.twitter.com/XK5sHtTaBe
— Fort Worth Fire Department (@FortWorthFire) January 8, 2024

We are currently working a Major Incident. Please avoid the downtown area.
PIOs are on scene.
We will share more details as soon as we can confirm more information. pic.twitter.com/oI7DxKO7eR
— Fort Worth Police (@fortworthpd) January 8, 2024

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