13 injured in fire at Split prison

ZAGREB - In Croatia, a fire broke out on Monday around 6:30 PM at the Bilice prison in Split, injuring 13 people.

13 injured in fire at Split prison

TL;DR

  • A fire occurred at the Bilice prison in Split, Croatia, on Monday around 18:30.
  • 13 people were injured, mainly due to smoke inhalation.
  • None of the injuries are severe, and no one sustained burns.
  • Eight individuals were initially taken to the hospital, with five more seeking help later.
  • Unofficial reports suggest six of the injured are judicial police officers and seven are inmates.
  • Split firefighters extinguished the fire.
  • The fire reportedly started in a cell and damaged several mattresses and a wardrobe.