"Fort Worth Hotel Gas Explosion Injures 21 in Mass Casualty Event"

A gas explosion at the Sandman Signature Hotel in downtown Fort Worth, Texas has resulted in as many as 21 people being injured, with one person critically injured and two seriously injured. The explosion, believed to be caused by a gas leak, led to a major incident response from emergency services. The exact cause of the explosion is still under investigation, with initial reports suggesting a gas leak. Emergency responders are urging people to avoid the downtown area, and a family reunification area has been set up. The historic hotel, built in 1920, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is owned by the Canadian company Northland Properties.