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Prison Riot Erupts at Spring Hill, Fires Extinguished
8/16/2025
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Story summary
- A prison riot occurred at Spring Hill Corrections Facility in Waikato, resulting in property damage and small fires.
- Eleven inmates were involved, and emergency services responded at 3:30 PM.
- By 5:30 PM, all inmates were secured, and the fires were extinguished.
- A review will be conducted, and the incident will be referred to police.
