Gunshots reported as huge fire breaks out Iran's notorious Evin prison
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A huge fire has broken out at Iran's notorious Evin prison - where political prisoners and anti-government activists are held. Gunshots are reported to have been fired as the blaze took hold at the jail in capital Tehran on Saturday.Shots are said to have first been heard in Ward 7 of the jail, according to unverified reports.
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