Fire contained in Spokane County Jail cell, one person treated for smoke inhalation

SPOKANE, Wash. — One person was treated for minor smoke inhalation when a fire broke out in one of the cells at the Spokane County Jail.

According to the Spokane Fire Department, staff at the jail had the fire put out before firefighters arrived.

Jail staff also treated one person for minor smoke inhalation.

Firefighters are currently working on ventilation in the building.


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