Fire breaks out in NE China prison

Source: Xinhua | November 18, 2014, Tuesday |

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A fire broke out in a prison in northeast China's Jilin Province on Monday, local authorities said.

No casualties have been reported yet, according to the fire department of Siping City, where the prison is located.

The fire lasted for three hours before being put out.

Fire fighters said it was started in the prison's warehouse.

Investigators are determining the cause of the fire.

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