FORT WORTH, Texas – A downtown hotel in Fort Worth, Texas exploded but it could have been worse if not for the design of the building, according to the latest reports.
The fire department stated that the explosion was caused by a natural gas leak. The blast damaged the upper floors of the 3-star Hotel and Convention Center but no one was injured. The explosion was originated near the top of the building, suggesting that the design of the hotel may have prevented worse damage.
The exact cause of the natural gas leak was not immediately clear, and investigations are still ongoing. However, it was confirmed that the explosion was caused by the gas leak. The explosion was powerful enough to shatter windows and cause other structural damage to the building.
City officials are working to assess the overall structural integrity of the hotel and convention center. The hotel is currently closed for repairs.
In conclusion, a natural gas leak caused an explosion in a downtown Fort Worth hotel, damaging the upper floors but fortunately causing no injuries. The blast is being attributed to the leak and city officials are still investigating the cause. The hotel is currently closed as repairs are being done, and city officials are assessing the building’s overall structural integrity.