Sandman Hotel Explosion: Two Years Later, Questions Remain About Fort Worth Blast

The Sandman Hotel Explosion

• 💥 Two years ago today, an explosion at the Sandman Hotel in downtown Fort Worth injured 21 people and shut down businesses.
• ❓ Despite the anniversary, questions remain about the exact cause of the blast.

Investigation Status

• 🔍 Investigators believe gas played a role, but Atmas has stated its pipelines were not involved.
• ⚖️ The investigation is now in the hands of the Sandman Hotel owner, as no criminal activity was found.
• 🧑‍⚖️ An attorney hired by the owner is still working the case, with multiple lawsuits filed in the aftermath.

Hotel Reopening Plans

• 🏨 The Sandman Hotel, a historic building since 1920, was converted into a hotel less than a year before the explosion.
• 🗓️ At the one-year mark, the owner, Northland Properties, hoped to reopen the hotel by the end of 2025.
• 🚧 As the new year begins, the hotel remains blocked off and not yet open, with no new opening date announced.