Firefighters Battle Fire At Texas State Prison

A fire overnight at the Texas State Penitentiary in Huntsville forced the evacuation of hundreds of inmates. Firefighters from all around the area were called out to the Walls Unit. Three hundred twenty inmates were evacuated from a portion of the penitentiary. Firefighters were able to tamp out the flames and are working to cool down hotspots. No injuries were reported and an investigation into the cause is underway.


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