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Hotel Collapse in Burlington Iowa | Des Moines News
A hotel in Burlington, Iowa, evacuated 122 guests and staff after a partial collapse on the east side—over the ballroom—around 5 AM. Though the fire department responded swiftly amid rough weather and got everyone out safely, the entire building is now declared unoccupiable. Structural engineers are inspecting damage and systems like fire alarms and sprinklers before reopening is even considered. The cause of the collapse remains unknown as the Fire Marshal’s Office investigates. For now, residents are displaced, and the hotel sits shuttered while answers unfold. Listen in comfort:Get a…
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