Authorities said they found fire burning in the walls of a federal penitentiary in southeast Atlanta late Sunday night.
Atlanta fire crews worked to put out the two-alarm blaze at the penitentiary on McDonough Boulevard overnight, and it was under control about 1:30 a.m. Monday, Channel 2 Action News reported. No one was injured.
*Working Incident* Atlanta Fire on scene at 601 McDonough Blvd, Atlanta Federal Penitentiary. Fire discovered in walls on 2 floors within building. 2nd alarm requested. No reports of injuries at this time. #AFRD pic.twitter.com/Lb0zO09hir
— Atlanta Fire Rescue (@ATLFireRescue) November 5, 2018
Officials said the fire was discovered in the walls of two floors. Crews used a sledgehammer to break through the walls to get to the flames, Channel 2 reported.
The fire does not appear to have been intentionally set, officials told the news station. Its cause is still under investigation.
In other news:
About the Author
