"Fort Worth Hotel Explosion: 21 Injured in Downtown Blast"

A suspected gas leak caused an explosion at a downtown Fort Worth hotel, injuring 21 people, with no reported casualties. The blast occurred during ongoing construction in a restaurant within the historic W.T. Waggoner Building. The Sandman Signature Hotel, located in the building, had 26 occupied rooms at the time. Officials closed nearby streets, and a family reunification area was set up. Gov. Greg Abbott and Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker expressed support for those affected, while emergency responders worked to understand the cause of the explosion.