A fire was reported at Tutwiler Correctional Facility on Tuesday.Â
According to the Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC), an officer noticed smoke coming from a cell area during rounds.Â
“Support staff responded with fire extinguishers, 911 was called and all inmates were removed to a safe location,” ADOC said. “The Wetumpka Fire Department arrived on scene and extinguished the fire. Inmate Cierra Janay Jackson was identified as the suspect that started the fire.”
Jackson was escorted to the Health Care Unit where she was treated for minor burns to both hands. Four correctional officers were exposed to heavy smoke inhalation and were also treated at the Health Care Unit.
The Law Enforcement Services Division is investigating the incident.
Jackson, 26, is serving a 104-month sentence for Distribution of a Controlled Substance out of Etowah County.
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