Crime & Safety

2 Inmates Accused Of Setting Fire At Fulton County Jail

The inmates are being medically evaluated at the hospital, authorities said.

ATLANTA, GA — Two inmates accused of purposely setting a Fulton County Jail dorm on fire Thursday morning were taken to the hospital for evaluation, authorities said.

The small fire was contained to one dorm, and inmates were moved while fire officials cleared out the smoke, according to the Fulton County Sheriff's Office.

The inmates were able to return to the dorm once it was deemed safe, authorities said.

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It is unknown if charges are forthcoming after the fire.

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