Four prisoners have died and 61 have been injured following a major fire at Iran’s notorious Evin prison, according to an Iranian state news agency.
Sources inside the prison – which is known for housing political prisoners – have told BBC Persian the number of casualties is higher.
Videos shared online showed flames and smoke at the site in Tehran, and gunshots and explosions could be heard.
🆘Breaking News❗️❗️❗️🆘#EvinPrison caught fire and the lives of students/people detained for protesting are in danger. This is a planned massacre, you can hear the gunshots! HELP! Tweet! Retweet! Be their voice! #MahsaAmini #OpIran #اوین #زندان_اوین pic.twitter.com/MUv6n5x9S7
— Bleu (@visionivixx) October 15, 2022
