Fire reported at Liberty County Jail, 2 correctional officers hospitalized, inmates relocated due to smoke

LIBERTY COUNTY, Texas - An investigation is now underway after a fire broke out at the Liberty County Jail on Monday night. 

Fire sparks up at Liberty County Jail, two correctional officers hospitalized

What we know:

Captain Myers with the Liberty County Sheriff's Office said the fire started just before 9:30 p.m. 

Officials said two correctional officers had to be taken to the Liberty Dayton Emergency Room, one who was light-headed and another had smoke inhalation. 

The fire took about 35-40 minutes to be extinguished by fire officials. 

Liberty County officials reached out to the Crosby Fire Department to get a fan for ventilation. Once that fan is hooked up, it will suck all the smoke out. 

That will allow the inmates, around 50-60 who were relocated due to the fire, to return to the dorms. 

Photo from the scene (Source: The Vindicator)

What we don't know:

The origin of the fire is under investigation. 

Officials say they believe one of the inmates may have started the fire, but the inmates have not been interviewed yet.