FORT WORTH, Texas – Three days after an explosion rocked a hotel in downtown Fort Worth, investigators are still working to determine the cause of the blast. The explosion resulted in injuries to 21 people, with one in critical condition at Parkland Hospital’s burn unit. The blast has also prompted the city to make adjustments for upcoming parades in the area.
Atmos Energy crews are scheduled to test the gas lines near the historic Sandman Hotel in hopes of finding the cause of the explosion. The National Transportation Safety Board will monitor the process, and investigators have already determined that the blast was an accident. However, the specific cause, suspected to be a gas leak, is yet to be confirmed.
The explosion has also prompted the city to make plans for upcoming parades, such as the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo parade, to avoid the damaged area. This year’s parade route will be adjusted to avoid passing by the hotel.
In addition to the upcoming parades, plans for Monday’s MLK Day parade in Fort Worth are also expected to be changed. The city is taking precautions to ensure the safety of participants and spectators by increasing staff and emergency personnel around the hotel during the upcoming events.
The Fort Worth hotel explosion continues to be under investigation, and the injured are still recovering from the event. As the city adapts its plans for upcoming parades, the community also remains hopeful for a thorough and conclusive investigation into the cause of the explosion.