Hundreds of Inmates Evacuated After Large Blaze Breaks Out at Historic Texas Prison

An early morning fire broke out at a historic 174-year-old prison in Hunstville, Texas.

Fire crews battle a blaze at a prison in Huntsville, Texas, on Aug. 25, 2023. KTRK-TV via AP

An early morning fire erupted on Friday at a Texas state prison, forcing officials to evacuate about 650 inmates in the historic facility in Huntsville, according to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ).

The Huntsville Fire Department responded to the large blaze that broke out at about 2:30 a.m. at the 174-year-old Huntsville Unit, TDCJ spokesperson Amanda Hernandez told The Epoch Times in an email.