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Fire at Kingston Penitentiary Causes $100K Damage, Tours Halted

7/15/2025

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A fire erupted in Cell Block 1 of Kingston Penitentiary on July 12, leading firefighters to break in due to locked doors. By 5:15 a.m., the blaze was under control, though one firefighter suffered heat exhaustion. The damage is estimated at $50,000 to $100,000, and the cause remains under investigation, prompting a temporary halt to tours.

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A fire erupted in Cell Block 1 of Kingston Penitentiary on July 12, leading firefighters to break in due to locked doors. By 5:15 a.m., the blaze was under control, though one firefighter suffered heat exhaustion. The damage is estimated at $50,000 to $100,000, and the cause remains under investigation, prompting a temporary halt to tours.