One inmate was seriously injured and a fire was started in a Nebraska state prison known to have a history of riots, after 16 cells unexpectedly opened Friday, officials say. The Tecumseh Volunteer Fire Department also responded to the scene because a fire started in one of the cells. Last year, two inmates were killed and others were injured in a riot that included a prison courtyard fire. The riots and other incidents, such as attacks on prison staff, have led lawmakers and other officials to scrutinize Nebraska's prison system. The Legislature this year passed a package of bills designed to address the state's chronically overcrowded prison system and understaffing.

Source: Fox News September 08, 2018 00:29 UTC