Crews respond to fire on SCI-Smithfield grounds

July 2024 ยท 1 minute read

HUNTINGDON - Crews are at the scene of a reported fire on state prison grounds at State Correctional Institution at Smithfield.

A Department of Corrections spokesperson said a fire broke out at the power house building in between SCI Smithfield and SCI Huntingdon.

The spokesperson said neither prison is in the parameter of the power house.

She said that the power house is still operational and is able to supply heat and water to both prisons.

No injuries have been reported.

Huntingdon County 911 officials said crews were first called out to the scene around 3 p.m.

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