Prison fire injures 8 in Croatia's 2nd-largest city


By Ma Zhen

ZAGREB, March 2 (Xinhua) -- A fire broke out inside a prison in Split, Croatia's second-largest city, on Monday evening, leaving eight people injured.

According to local media, the fire occurred at approximately 6:30 p.m. (1730 GMT). Eight injured individuals have been taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. The hospital spokesperson stated that the injured only suffered smoke inhalation, and their injuries were not serious.

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