More than two decades after the tragic events of 9/11, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has revealed the official explanation for the collapse of 7 World Trade Center. The building, which fell hours after the Twin Towers, had not been directly hit during the attacks, sparking widespread speculation and conspiracy theories. According to the NIST report, the building collapsed due to intense, uncontrolled fires fueled by debris from the nearby North Tower.
The fires, which burned for nearly seven hours, were caused by falling debris that ignited multiple areas of the structure. The investigation concluded that the heat from the fires compromised critical structural elements, leading to the eventual failure of the building. This explanation directly counters long-held conspiracy theories suggesting other causes for the collapse.
7 World Trade Center housed several government offices, including the CIA and the Department of Defense, making its sudden collapse a focal point for speculation over the years. The NIST findings provide clarity on what has remained a lingering question about one of the darkest days in modern history.
The collapse of 7 World Trade Center has often been overshadowed by the devastation of the Twin Towers, but this revelation sheds light on an aspect of 9/11 that has puzzled experts and the public alike. It underscores the magnitude of destruction that unfolded that day and the immense challenges faced by investigators in piecing together the events.
