Tehran, (Asian independent) At least eight people were injured in a fire at Tehran’s Evin prison, state news media reported.
The fire was ignited as a result of clashes among a number of inmates, according to the report, adding the clashes and unrest erupted in the wards led to a fire in the prison’s clothing storeroom, Xinhua news agency reported.
The blaze has been brought under control by firefighters and prison officers, it added on Saturday.
