Fire at Kobani Prison Kills 9 Inmates and Injures 17 Others
ARK News.. A fire broke out inside the central prison in the city of Kobani early Saturday, September 12, 2026, killing nine inmates and injuring around 17 others, according to preliminary information. The injured suffered burns and smoke inhalation and were taken to the hospital for treatment.
A doctor at Kobani Hospital said the hospital’s burns unit received 26 cases, including fatalities and injuries, following the fire inside the prison. The immediate cause of the fire remains unknown.
No official statement has yet been issued explaining the circumstances of the incident or providing an official casualty toll.
According to local sources, unrest broke out inside the prison after inmates heard reports that they could be transferred to prisons in Aleppo.
The situation subsequently escalated, leading to the outbreak of the fire. Details of the incident remain unclear as authorities have yet to issue further information on the cause of the fire and the final number of casualties.
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