6 p.m. - Joint News Conference 1/8/2024

At approximately 3:32 p.m. multiple 911 calls were received for a fire at the Sandman Hotel located at 810 Houston St. The Fort Worth Fire Department responded to the structure fire call and it was immediately updated to an explosion call at the same location. The Fort Worth Police Department assisted with street closures and clearing out parking garages in the immediate area.
Fort Worth Fire did notice an odor of gas in the area and reached out to Atmos to for their assistance. A family assistance center/reunification center has been setup at 200 W. 5th St. for any family members that are looking for any loved ones.
The latest report on injured individuals is 21. 1 of those is critical, 4 seriously injured and 14 of those were transported to a local hospital. 1 of the injured was self-transported to a hospital.
This is an ongoing investigation and further details will be released as they become available.