Honduran Prison Fire Kills Hundreds

The Takeaway

A deadly fire ripped through a prison in Honduras this week. The incident has left families despondent and confused about the cause. Some blame it on a prison riot, others say an inmate set a mattress on fire. How the government responds and who takes responsibility is the next question. This report comes from out partner the BBC.

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