Venezuela fire: 68 die in Carabobo police station cells

Rioting and a fire at a police station in the Venezuelan city of Valencia, in Carabobo State, have left 68 people dead.

Chief State Prosecutor Tarek Saab said an investigation into what had happened will begin immediately. 

The blaze reportedly started after prisoners set fire to mattresses in an attempt to breakout.

Police used tear gas to disperse relatives who surrounded the station after news of the fire broke. 

State official, Jesus Santander confirmed a police officer had been shot in the aftermath of the blaze, which has been brought under control.
 
He said the state of Carabobo in mourning after the incident.
	
SOURCE: BBC NEWS
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