Today in History: April 21, fire kills 322 inmates at crowded Ohio prison
- Posted on April 21, 2026
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Today in History: April 21, fire kills 322 inmates at crowded Ohio prison

Fire broke out inside the overcrowded Ohio Penitentiary in Columbus, killing 322 inmates in the deadliest prison disaster in U.S. history.