From Rimonim Prison fire toll raised to eight hurt, including two jailers
The number of people hurt in the fire at the maximum-security Rimonim Prison north of Tel Aviv is raised to eight. One prisoner is evacuated by paramedics in very serious condition, and another five with varying degrees of smoke inhalation and burns.
Two jailers were lightly hurt as they worked to put out the fire.
The wing of the prison affected by the fire has been evacuated, authorities say.
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