Investigation continues into explosion at hotel in Forth Worth, Texas
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Natural gas was involved, officials say, but they aren't sure whether it was part of the cause or the effect of the explosion.
Fire investigators are still working to narrow down the cause of an explosion in Fort Worth, Texas, on Monday that injured at least 21 people and scattered debris from the historic Sandman Signature hotel downtown.
Officials have said natural gas was involved in the incident at some point, but say they still aren't sure whether it was a cause or effect.
“Obviously there was gas — natural gas — involved," Fort Worth Fire Chief Jim Davis said Tuesday. "We do not know if gas caused the explosion or the explosion caused the gas problem. So that’s part of the investigation.”
The explosion caused much of the debris to collapse into the basement of the building, where victims were trapped and had to be rescued.
Aerial footage from the immediate aftermath showed extensive debris scattered over several streets, as well as at least one person receiving medical attention.
