HOUSTON – The Harris County Sheriff’s Office said power has been restored at the Harris County jail facility located on North San Jacinto Street in Houston.
Update: Power has been fully restored at 10:30 pm. Crews will remain on site for evaluation. #HouNews https://t.co/vSzReOLHBJ
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The sheriff’s office said the power was lost at 6:45 p.m. and the facility had converted to backup emergency power while crews made repairs.
The jail facility at 701 San Jacinto lost electrical power at 6:45 p.m. and has converted to backup emergency power while crews make repairs. As of now, the building has adequate lighting and vents are circulating room-temperature air. pic.twitter.com/riAl6nEryS
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About 4,000 people are currently being held in the facility.
The sheriff’s office said crews will remain on site for evaluation.