Over 21 injured in blast at Fort Worth hotel
OAN’s Abril Elfi
12:25 PM – Tuesday, January 9, 2024
Breaking News: Explosion at Texas Hotel Injures 21
Officer Jimmy Pollozani with the Fort Worth Police Department spoke to the press on Tuesday and explained that the area surrounding the hotel remains closed to the public, as officials investigate the cause of the explosion.
“This is considered the actual immediate hot zone,” said Pollozani. “We’re asking the community to stay away from this area.”
At least 21 people were injured in the blast that occurred on Monday, with one in critical condition.
Pollozani stated that no one has been found in the rubble on Tuesday morning and that there have been no updates on the condition of those injured.
“Search and rescue operations occurred through the night and continue this morning with specially trained canines,” the Fort Worth Fire Department posted on X. “At this time, no additional victims have been located.”
According to Pollozani, firefighters’ primary task on Tuesday was to remove the wreckage from the structure so that it could be more closely examined.
“They’re inside right now, one wheelbarrow at a time, trying to collect all the debris and bring it all outside systematically,” he stated.
Fort Worth Fire Department spokesperson Craig Trojacek said that fire officials suspect that “some type of gas explosion” caused the blast, but they are still collaborating with the FBI and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives in order to confirm the cause.
“Early reports indicated the blast might have happened in a restaurant where construction was underway, but we’re not 100% sure that that’s where it actually started,” Trojack said.
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Explosion at Texas Hotel Injures 21: Fort Worth Police Investigating Cause
Fort Worth, TX – In a shocking incident, an explosion at a hotel in Texas has left at least 21 people injured. The blast occurred on Monday, and authorities are now investigating the cause of the explosion.
Officer Jimmy Pollozani from the Fort Worth Police Department addressed the media and revealed that the area surrounding the hotel has been closed to the public as officials conduct their investigation. He urged the community to stay away from the immediate hot zone.
As of Tuesday morning, no one has been found in the rubble, and there have been no updates on the condition of the injured victims. Search and rescue operations were carried out throughout the night and are ongoing, with specially trained canines assisting in the search. The Fort Worth Fire Department reported that no additional victims have been located at this time.
Firefighters are currently focused on removing the wreckage from the structure to allow for closer examination. Craig Trojacek, a spokesperson for the Fort Worth Fire Department, stated that they suspect a gas explosion as the cause of the blast but are collaborating with the FBI and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives to confirm the exact cause. They are particularly investigating reports that the explosion originated in a restaurant where construction was taking place, but this has not been confirmed.
The incident has raised concerns in the local community, as people anxiously await more information about what transpired. Authorities are working diligently to determine the cause of the explosion and ensure the safety of the public. Updates will be provided as new details emerge.
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This article will be updated as more information becomes available.
(Photo via Glen E. Ellman/Fort Worth Fire Department)
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