The fire started just before 2:30 a.m. Friday. Officials said no injuries have been reported so far.
Crews are battling a fire at the Texas State Penitentiary in Huntsville. Video from the scene shows flames and smoke coming from the prison, known as the "Walls Unit."Officials said approximately 320 inmates have been evacuated from part of the facility. No injuries have been reported so far.
At one point, ABC13 crews watched as someone who appears to be a guard tried to go back into the burning prison, but turned around. The smoke appeared to be too much to handle.
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