Power surge causes fire at Russell County Jail on Prentiss Drive
Emergency officials are on the scene of a power outage and fire at the Russell County Jail located on Prentiss Drive early Tuesday morning.
A power surge affected the jail causing an outage. Smoke was visible and flames were spotted on the roof of the jail. At least six and more ambulances were spotted on scene, along with ladder and engine fire trucks. Law enforcement vehicles were also on scene.
No injuries reported.
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