Venezuela Blames Inmates For Deadly Prison Fire

A deadly fire that broke out last week at a Venezuelan jail that killed dozens of inmates is believed to have been intentionally set by some prisoners, the country's chief prosecutor said Monday. Attorney General Tarek William Saab said prisoners at the jail set the blaze in response to a "type of inspection" being conducted by wardens at the jail, according to The Associated Press. What, if anything, was objectionable about the inspection is not clear. Saab, who is a close ally of President Nicolas Maduro, nonetheless told Union Radio that police officials should be held accountable for the fire. So far, he said, five officers have been arrested for "negligence" in connection with the fire, which killed 68 people. More…