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Monday, 6 April 2015 - 12:08

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Prison arson leaves one hurt

One prisoner was injured in a fire at the maximum security division of the prison in Vucht, Brabant yesterday afternoon, NRC reports. According to the newspaper, the prisoner set his own clothes on fire in his cell. He was injured by inhaling smoke. The prisoner was taken to the hospital. On March 27th there was also a fire in one of the prison's cells. This fire was also lit by a prisoner. No one was injured in that incident.

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