A Pennsylvania State Police Fire Marshal was called in to investigate a fire that happened last Tuesday at the SCI Forest facility on Woodland Drive in Jenks Township.
They determined a 24 year old inmate from Marienville tied his cell mate’s hands and feet, then used staples to cause arcing in an electrical outlet to ignite paper, then cloth to cause a fire. It was quickly extinguished; however, a large amount of smoke was created to cause the two inmates and correctional officers to receive treatment for smoke inhalation.
No significant injuries were reported. Damage was estimated around $1000.
