Hundreds killed as flames sweep through Honduras prison

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Honduras Prison Fire
Firefighters stand outside of the prison in Comayagua, Honduras, a town 90 miles (140 kilometers) north of the Central American country's capital, Tegucigalpa, early Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012. Radio reports from Comayagua said dozens of prisoners were burned beyond recognition and the prison was destroyed by the flames. The fire claimed the lives of at least 272 inmates. (AP Photo/Fernando Antonio)