BREAKING: Explosion at a Fort Worth Hotel, Possible Mass Casualties

A large explosion took place inside a Forth Worth, TX, hotel on Monday. Authorities are reporting that there could be mass casualties associated with the "major incident."

The hotel in question is the "Sandman Signature Hotel" in downtown Forth Worth.

🚨BREAKING: Reports of a massive explosionat the Sandman Signature hotel in Fort Worth, Texas. Emergency services are warning there could be many casualties. pic.twitter.com/KphEMzMIuu
— Ben Kew 🏌️‍♂️ (@ben_kew) January 8, 2024

Firefighters responded immediately, and family reunification efforts are now underway.

The #FWFD (along with multiple other emergency responders) is on scene of a major incident in downtown #FortWorth. PLEASE avoid this area. We will provide updated information as it becomes available. Follow our #FWDowntownAlert for updated details moving forward. pic.twitter.com/XK5sHtTaBe
— Fort Worth Fire Department (@FortWorthFire) January 8, 2024

It was not immediately apparent what caused the explosion. Details are being updated by the minute, but the most recent reporting suggests it could have been a gas explosion, perhaps related to some kind of leak on the property. That could simply be speculation given how little time has passed. It would seem unlikely a certain cause has actually been determined yet.

Total injuries are at least 10. Whether anyone perished in the explosion or not is not known yet. This is a developing story, and RedState will update it as necessary.