"Fort Worth Hotel Explosion: Impact and Aftermath"

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Officials in Fort Worth, Texas, believe natural gas was involved in the explosion at the Sandman Signature hotel that injured 21 people, leaving one person in critical condition. While the specific cause is yet to be determined, authorities have ruled out foul play and are investigating whether the gas caused the explosion or vice versa. The blast resulted in part of the building collapsing into the basement, with no indication of any missing individuals. The hotel, housed in a historically significant building, had no history of code violations, and officials believe the incident to be accidental.
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