Harris County Criminal Justice Center evacuated in Downtown Houston after fire

A fire prompted an evacuation at the Harris County Criminal Justice Center in Downtown Houston on Tuesday morning, officials say.

According to Harris County Pct. 1 Constable Alan Rosen, there was small fire coming from a jury room.

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The constable says a few floors were evacuated because of the smoke.

Several Houston Fire Department trucks and vehicles were outside.