Massive Blast in Downtown Fort Worth, Texas Unleashes Chaos and Engulfs Area in Smoke

Massive Blast in Downtown Fort Worth, Texas Unleashes Chaos and Engulfs Area in Smoke

Massive explosion rocks downtown Fort Worth, Texas, triggering a towering plume of smoke and sending debris flying in all directions, according to a city official

A city official informed CNN on Monday afternoon that an explosion occurred in downtown Fort Worth. According to Fort Worth Chief Communications Officer Reyne Telles, the explosion resulted in a plume of smoke that was visible above the high rises.

Telles reported that debris has been scattered around the city hall area. The Fort Worth Police Department issued a statement on X, advising people to avoid the downtown area due to a Major Incident. PIOs are at the scene and more information will be shared once confirmed.

This is a developing story and will be updated.