Historic Texas Hotel Explosion Injures 21 | Downtown Fort Worth in Chaos | Oneindia News
In a shocking turn of events, a historic hotel in Texas witnessed a devastating explosion, leaving 21 people injured and downtown Fort Worth scattered with debris. Join us for the latest updates on this tragic incident, as emergency responders work tirelessly at the scene. Our thoughts are with those affected by this unforeseen disaster. Subscribe for real-time coverage and stay informed.
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00:00 In a dramatic incident on Monday, January 8, an explosion rocked a historic hotel in
00:09 Fort Worth, Texas.
00:11 The force of the blast shattered windows and scattered substantial sections of debris across
00:17 downtown streets, resulting in injuries to 21 individuals.
00:21 Among the injured, one person is reported to be in critical condition, according to
00:26 the authorities.
00:27 The explosion forcefully propelled doors and entire wall sections onto the road in front
00:32 of the 20-story hotel.
00:34 Rescue crews responding swiftly discovered multiple individuals trapped in the basement.
00:40 Fifteen people were subsequently transported to hospitals, with six among them in semi-critical
00:46 condition, as reported by MedStar, the provider of ambulances and emergency medical services
00:51 in Fort Worth.
00:52 At the time of the explosion, officials revealed that more than two dozen rooms were occupied
00:58 at the Sandman Signature Hotel.
01:00 Authorities suspect a gas leak as the cause of the incident, which occurred in the middle
01:05 of the afternoon at the beginning of the work week.
01:08 The hotel was reportedly undergoing construction at that time.
01:12 Eyewitness Charlie Collier, working nearby, described the aftermath, "There was debris,
01:18 there was insulation, there was office furniture."
01:21 He witnessed a large flash of a sound resembling thunder.
01:25 Technicians from Atmos Energy, a Dallas-based natural gas distributor, were examining the
01:30 blast site on Monday.
01:32 A spokesperson for the Railroad Commission of Texas, the state's oil and gas regulator,
01:37 said an emergency inspector was also on the scene and working with local authorities.
01:43 Northland Properties Co., the Canadian company that owns the hotel, released a statement
01:47 expressing collaboration with officials to investigate the cause and extent of the explosion.
01:53 The company emphasized its commitment to the safety and well-being of team members and
01:58 guests, offering full support to those injured during this challenging time.
02:03 Notably, the Sandman Signature Fort Worth Downtown Hotel, with 245 rooms, has a rich
02:09 history.
02:10 Originally built in 1920 as the Wagonoor Building in honor of Cattle Rancher and Oilman William
02:16 Thomas Wagonoor, acknowledged for its historical significance, the building has been listed
02:22 on the National Register of Historic Places since 1979.
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