Inmates at a Brooklyn correctional facility were left stranded in smoke-filled cells after emergency call buttons failed to alert guards during a fire alarm. The incident raised concerns about the reliability of safety systems in place, with reports indicating thick smoke filled multiple housing units. Authorities were called in to evacuate the affected areas, though details on the cause of the fire remain unclear. The facility has since been placed under review to assess the functionality of its emergency response protocols.
MDC Brooklyn inmates trapped in smoke-filled cells after emergency buttons fail New York Daily News
