
A raging fire engulfs a hotel in Texas
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A Hilton Garden Inn near Fort Hood in Killeen, Texas went up in flames Friday night.
According to a tweet from the Killeen Police Department, crews were battling a large structure fire at the hotel and urged nearby residents to avoid the area.More Related News

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