Saudi Jail Blaze Kills Inmates

World | September 15, 2003, Monday // 00:00

At least 67 prisoners have been killed and another 20 inmates and three guards injured, the director-general of the prison service has said. The blaze at the Al-Hair prison, in the capital Riyadh broke out around midday (09:00 GMT). Fire-fighters and rescue workers are said to have "intervened immediately" nonetheless officials say the fire is still burning. Interior Minister Prince Nayef bin Abdul Aziz has ordered an inquiry into the cause of the blaze.

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