TWO inmates have been flown to hospital after a fire at Cessnock Correctional Centre overnight.
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Police were called to the Lindsay Street prison about 8.20pm. A spokeswoman said the pair, 21 and 24, suffered serious burns.
Initial reports indicated a fire began in a cell.
The two men with serious burns were flown to the Royal North Shore hospital.
12 corrective services officers received hospital treatment for smoke inhalation, with two of them also suffering burns.
Paramedics also assessed a number of prisoners for the effects of smoke inhalation, police said.
Central Hunter detectives are investigating
Matt Carr
Matt began his Newcastle Herald career as a cadet in 2009. He is a Walkley nominated reporter who has covered councils, police and general news rounds across the Upper Hunter, Port Stephens, Maitland, Lake Macquarie, Cessnock and Newcastle. Now his focus is on digital storytelling and breaking news.
Matt began his Newcastle Herald career as a cadet in 2009. He is a Walkley nominated reporter who has covered councils, police and general news rounds across the Upper Hunter, Port Stephens, Maitland, Lake Macquarie, Cessnock and Newcastle. Now his focus is on digital storytelling and breaking news.
