Bridgeport Prison Evacuated over High Carbon Monoxide Levels

Inmates evacuated from North Texas prison due to carbon monoxide, possible gas leak, officials say

Multiple law enforcement agencies, along with fire departments, have responded to the scene.

Carbon monoxide prompts evacuation of state prison in Wise County; inmates to move

The state prison building in Bridgeport was evacuated on Wednesday when carbon monoxide was detected.

Bridgeport prison evacuated over high carbon monoxide levels

Emergency crews evacuated the Bridgeport Correctional Center in Wise County on Wednesday morning following reports of dangerous carbon monoxide levels, forcing inmates into outdoor recreation areas while officials investigated the source.

High levels of carbon monoxide forces evacuation of inmates, staff at Bridgeport Correctional Center

Bridgeport Correctional Center evacuated due to high levels of carbon monoxide.

Carbon monoxide triggered an evacuation at Bridgeport Correctional Center

The Bridgeport Correctional Center in Wise County was evacuated after a high level of carbon monoxide was detected Wednesday morning, according to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. The fire department is on the scene and no injuries have been reported. TDCJ technicians and the gas provider are heading to the scene to assess. Wise County Commissioner Colby Shawn stated...

Bridgeport prison evacuated after carbon monoxide detected

Bridgeport Correction Center was evacuated Wednesday morning due to a possible carbon monoxide leak. Brendan Marchand/WCMessenger Bridgeport Correctional Center inmates and staff were evacuated Wednesday morning after dangerous carbon monoxide levels were detected inside the facility. At approximately 9:02 a.m., emergency crews were dispatched to the low-security prison on 10th Street in Bridgeport following reports of a carbon monoxide (CO) lea…