Deadly fire at Iran prison

A fire at Iran’s Evin prison has left at least 8 people dead. #Iran #news

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00:00A deadly fire broke out at Iran's Evin prison, which holds political prisoners and is known

00:05for its mistreatment of its prisoners.

00:07At least eight people died in the fire and others were injured.

00:10Iranian officials said the fire was caused by a fight.

00:13People inside the prison reported being tear gassed by guards.

00:16Other reports claim that prisoners had to break windows to get fresh air.

00:20And what sounded like gunshots could be heard in some videos.

00:25There's been widespread unrest in the country over the government's strict and sometimes

00:29deadly enforcement of modesty laws.