Overview
- In a cell at JVA Stammheim in Stuttgart, a fire detected Wednesday night was put out within minutes by the fire brigade.
- The 51-year-old prisoner in the cell suffered minor injuries, and two correctional officers were taken to a hospital as a precaution after trying to douse the flames.
- Police said the inmate is suspected of igniting items in his cell, and investigators are working to confirm how the blaze started.
- Officials have not yet determined the scale of the property damage inside the unit.
- Findings from the inquiry could lead to criminal charges for the inmate and prompt reviews of fire safety procedures inside the prison.