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Fulton Jail Laundry Fire Contained, No Injuries Reported
17 Feb
Summary
- A fire broke out in the Fulton County Jail laundry room.
- A dryer caught fire, but the blaze was quickly contained.
- No inmates or staff members sustained any injuries.
A fire incident occurred at the Fulton County Jail on Monday evening, specifically within the laundry room. Atlanta Fire Rescue confirmed that firefighters were dispatched to the Rice Street facility following a report of a fire on the first floor.
The incident involved a dryer that caught fire shortly before 6 p.m. Firefighting efforts were effective in extinguishing the flames, confining the majority of the smoke to the immediate area of the laundry room. Crucially, no staff members or inmates reported any injuries as a result of the fire.
The Fulton County Sheriff's Office has verified that the jail's housing units were not impacted by the event. The exact cause leading to the dryer fire is now the subject of an ongoing investigation.
