Prison warded Howard Holland said earlier this week that the guard at the observation tower who could have spotted Cavalcante on the roof had been placed on administrative leave.
The unidentified prison guard — an 18-year-veteran — was fired on Thursday, a Chester County spokesperson confirmed to The Post.
More than 400 law enforcement officers are currently assisting in the massive manhunt, authorities said on Friday. Prison warden Howard Holland said earlier this week that the guard at the observation tower who could have spotted Cavalcante on the roof had been placed on administrative leave.
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