Highpoint Prison Fire: Quick Response, No Injuries

0:00On April 24, Fire broke out this afternoon at HMP Highpoint, a category C-Men's prison in Suffolk holding around 1,300 inmates. All prisoners got evacuated safely to another spot by 2.40 pm, and prison staff confirmed everyone was accounted for with no injuries. Suffolk Fire and Rescue sent 10 crews from spots like Barry St. Edmonds and Ipswich East, plus two more from Cambridgeshire. They tackled a blaze in a timber and brick building, using thermal image cameras, hose reels, and jets to keep it from spreading. Firefighters faced extreme heat, tricky access, and amaze like layout inside. No casualties popped up, but east of England ambulance service kept paramedics on site, just encased to back up the crews. The fire is a big one, so they split it into sections, a smart tactic to boost safety and control as it grows. People say staff acted fast, and the scene is still active with updates rolling in. Prison service notes the quick response, lock things down tight.

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