FORT WORTH, Texas – Investigators are working to determine the cause of an explosion at the Sandman Signature Fort Worth Hotel on Monday that injured 21 people. The blast shattered glass and part of the facade of the nearly 104-year-old 20-story tower.
The Fort Worth Fire Department has closed the “incident” and is now taking their evidence back to the station. Crews continue to clean up debris from the explosion, which dropped two floors of the hotel into the subbasement.
Authorities are reviewing documentation and footage from nearby affected businesses to understand what caused the explosion. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is on-site to monitor the investigation, and the Railroad Commission of Texas is also involved.
The Consulate General of Mexico in Dallas is asking questions to determine how many Mexican nationals were affected by the hotel blast. They have set up an emergency phone line to offer assistance to those in need.
If any Mexican national was affected by the incident, they are encouraged to call the consulate’s phone number at 214-932-8670 for help.
In summary, investigators are working to determine the cause of the explosion at the Fort Worth hotel, while the NTSB and other agencies are involved in monitoring the situation. The Consulate General of Mexico in Dallas is also providing assistance to those affected by the blast.