HOUSTON — Firefighters responded to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office 701 Detention Center early Saturday morning after a water leak caused a short circuit and activated the facility’s fire alarm system.

According to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, the incident occurred at approximately 3:40 a.m. when water leaked onto two electrical panel boxes, causing a small electrical panel short circuit.
The Houston Fire Department responded to the detention center. Authorities said no inmates or staff members were injured.
The sheriff’s office also confirmed that all inmates and staff were accounted for following the incident.
Visitation is canceled today while repairs are being made.
