A two-story motel in Georgia, close to the Alabama border, collapsed after an explosion, and one maintenance worker is feared to be trapped in the rubble, an Associated Press article on CNN.com reports.According to the article, investigators believe a gas explosion shook the motel shortly before 9 a.m., collapsing the roof over a corner of rooms and dumping debris on cars parked below. Eight rooms were destroyed, and the damage was centered on a laundry-maintenance room.Bremen Police Capt. Richard Harrison told the AP that all of the motel’s guests were accounted for, but a 44-year-old maintenance worker was missing and feared to be trapped in the collapsed corner of the building.Georgia Insurance and Safety Fire Commission John Oxendine told the AP the cause of the explosion is under investigation. Compiled by Paul KersteinKeep checking in at our Security Feed page, or subscribe via RSS, for updated news coverage. Related content feature Top cybersecurity M&A deals for 2023 Fears of recession, rising interest rates, mass tech layoffs, and conservative spending trends are likely to make dealmakers cautious, but an ever-increasing need to defend against bigger and faster attacks will likely keep M&A activity steady in By CSO Staff Sep 22, 2023 24 mins Mergers and Acquisitions Mergers and Acquisitions Mergers and Acquisitions brandpost Unmasking ransomware threat clusters: Why it matters to defenders Similar patterns of behavior among ransomware treat groups can help security teams better understand and prepare for attacks By Joan Goodchild Sep 21, 2023 3 mins Cybercrime news analysis China’s offensive cyber operations support “soft power” agenda in Africa Researchers track Chinese cyber espionage intrusions targeting African industrial sectors. By Michael Hill Sep 21, 2023 5 mins Advanced Persistent Threats Cyberattacks Critical Infrastructure brandpost Proactive OT security requires visibility + prevention You cannot protect your operation by simply watching and waiting. It is essential to have a defense-in-depth approach. By Austen Byers Sep 21, 2023 4 mins Security Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe