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.