On a fateful day in downtown Fort Worth, an explosion at a local hotel sent shockwaves through the community. The incident occurred in the early hours of the morning, catching residents and visitors off guard. The blast was so powerful that it shattered windows and caused structural damage to nearby buildings.
The immediate aftermath was chaotic, with emergency services rushing to the scene to rescue survivors and tend to the injured. The explosion left a trail of destruction, leaving many wondering how such a tragedy could occur in their peaceful city.
As news spread, people from all walks of life came together to support those affected by this devastating event. Volunteers offered shelter, food, and clothing for those displaced by the explosion. Local businesses donated funds and supplies to aid in recovery efforts.
Firefighters initially received calls about a structure fire shortly after 3:30 p.m. at the Sandman Signature Fort Worth Downtown Hotel, and then quickly after received "multiple calls that were coming in that area there was a type of explosion," said Craig Trojacek, a spokesperson for the Fort Worth Fire Department.
There was a smell of gas in the area, Trojacek said. He didn’t know if that is what prompted the explosion, or if the gas smell was a byproduct of the explosion.
Twenty-one people were injured as a result of the explosion, J. Pollozani with the Fort Worth Police Department said Monday night. One patient is reported as critically injured and four are seriously injured. All the other patients reported minor injuries.
According to FWFD, 19 patients were treated on the scene, one took themselves to a hospital and there are not any deceased officials are aware of at this time.
Late Monday afternoon, Trojacek said 26 rooms at the hotel were occupied when the explosion occurred. A search of the building was completed at about 5:30 p.m. and no additional victims were found. Trojacek said the stability of the building would be assessed after the search and rescue was complete.
At 6 p.m., Trojacek and MedStar Ambulance's Matt Zavadsky said the number of injured in the blast increased from 11 to 21 and that one person who had been reported missing had been found. Zavadsky said 20 people were either treated at the scene or transported to area hospitals including one person who was in critical condition, four who were in serious condition, and 14 who were in minor condition. One person, officials said, walked into JPS on their own after the explosion.
Fort Worth police spokesperson Buddy Calzada said a two-block radius near the hotel was blocked off immediately after the explosion to account for everyone.
All Tarrant County offices in downtown Fort Worth were closed after the explosion.
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