Fire At GH County Jail

Monday, February 24, 2025 at 10:50 AM

The fire, which originated in a clothing dryer, was quickly contained by firefighters, preventing major damage.

A basement fire at the Grays Harbor County Jail on Sunday prompted a full evacuation of the facility. The fire, which originated in a clothing dryer, was quickly contained by firefighters, preventing major damage. 1 Two corrections deputies were evaluated at a hospital, but all inmates were cleared medically and returned to the jail. The facility has been declared safe, thanks to the rapid response of multiple emergency agencies; a full press release is available on the Grays Harbor County Sheriff’s Facebook page.

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