21 Injured in Downtown Fort Worth Hotel Explosion

First responders hailed as heroes; cause of explosion still under investigation

An explosion at the Sandman Signature Hotel in downtown Fort Worth, Texas, injured 21 people, with one woman, Carmen Hermosillo, critically injured and trapped under rubble for two hours.
The explosion, which occurred on January 8, 2024, is believed to have originated in the basement floor of the hotel, where the restaurant Musume is located.
First responders, including the Fort Worth fire and police departments, the city marshal division and Medstar, were on the scene within minutes, rescuing multiple people from the debris.
The cause of the explosion is still under investigation, but officials have indicated that natural gas was involved. However, natural gas provider Atmos has stated that its gas lines did not have any faults or leaks.
Multiple lawsuits have been filed on behalf of the victims, and a GoFundMe page has been set up to help cover the medical expenses and recovery costs of Carmen Hermosillo, who was critically injured in the explosion.