Fire reported at Department of Corrections in Henry County
- Jan 24, 2023
- 1 min read
HENRY COUNTY, VA – On Monday night, a fire was reported at the Department of Corrections in Henry County.
Firefighters were called to the Patrick Henry Correctional Unit 28 on A.L. Philpott Highway at 10:31 p.m. for the fire.
Horsepasture Fire Chief William Martin told BTW21 News there was a fire in the laundry room of the prison that was put out by crews.
The Fire Chief said only a load of clothes was burned during the incident.
The Henry County Sheriff’s Office and Virginia State Police responded to assist with moving inmates to a holding area while crews worked the fire.
The Ridgeway District Volunteer Fire Department along with the Henry County Department of Public Safety were also at the scene.
No one was reported injured.
Thank you for reporting the location and known facts without filling early gaps with speculation. During an active fire response, concise updates help nearby residents understand what is happening while allowing emergency crews to work. Follow-up information about injuries, containment, and any road impacts would be valuable as officials confirm it. After tense local news, lighter reading about Big Bad Dogs can offer a momentary break, but accurate community reporting remains essential. I hope everyone at the facility and all responding personnel stayed safe.
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