Inmates set fire inside of dorm within Fulton County Jail, officials say

ATLANTA — Fulton County Jail officials say inmates set a fire inside of their dorm Thursday morning.

Officials say a small, contained fire, was intentionally set by two inmates within the jail.

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Deputies moved the inmates from that dorm, while fire officials attempted to remove the smoke, officials said.

Once the dorm was determined to be safe, inmates were returned.

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Two inmates were transported to Grady for medical evaluation as a precaution for possible smoke inhalation.

It is unclear if the two inmates who were transported were the ones who started the fire.

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