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Prison fire leaves two inmates wounded.

A fire broke out at a southern Baden-Württemberg prison on Wednesday morning, as per authorities, with inmates reportedly initiating it. Multiple emergency services have been dispatched to the scene.

A sign with the words "Justizvollzugsanstalt" ("Prison") can be seen at the entrance to Dresden...
A sign with the words "Justizvollzugsanstalt" ("Prison") can be seen at the entrance to Dresden Prison.

Crisis Situations - Prison fire leaves two inmates wounded.

Two individuals in a detention center in Lörrach sustained minor injuries during a fire caused by carbon monoxide. They received treatment from the rescue service on Wednesday morning. Police revealed that the inmates had set furniture ablaze in the facility early in the day. Multiple response units have been dispatched to the scene, and the situation is being actively managed. Currently, each cell is being inspected to ensure the safety of the inmates. Details about the incident are still scarce.

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The emergency services were notified about the fire at the correctional facility in Lörrach due to suspicions of arson. This event comes as a reminder of the need for adequate security measures in such facilities to prevent crimes. The police are investigating the cause of the fire and the actions of the two injured inmates. Additionally, the Lörrach authorities have declared an emergency plan for the correctional facility, which includes regular fire drills and inspections.

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