Crime & Safety
Monroe County Detention Center Reports Small Fire This Afternoon
Monroe, MI – A small fire occurred at the Monroe County Adult Detention Center on Monday afternoon, prompting a brief evacuation of an adjacent housing unit.…
By Mara Ellison · 2026-09-21T20:25:44.139Z
Monroe, MI – A small fire occurred at the Monroe County Adult Detention Center on Monday afternoon, prompting a brief evacuation of an adjacent housing unit. The incident, which took place during work hours, was contained without reports of injury to inmates or staff.
According to the Monroe County Sheriff 's Office, the fire consisted of papers and originated from contractors who were working within an unoccupied housing unit of the facility. Correctional staff on site and the contractors involved were able to quickly extinguish the flames before they could spread to other parts of the building.
As a safety precaution, officials evacuated one occupied housing unit located in the immediate vicinity of the incident. The Monroe Department of Public Safety was notified and arrived at the facility to ensure the fire was fully extinguished and to assist with the ventilation of smoke from the affected area.
Sheriff Troy Goodnough confirmed that no inmates were present in the specific unit where the fire occurred, and there were no disruptions to the safety of the general inmate population. The facility was cleared of smoke shortly thereafter, and contractors have since been permitted to resume their work duties.
Authorities indicated that the situation was handled promptly by all parties involved. Further information regarding the detention center’s operations can be found by contacting the Monroe County Sheriff 's Office at 734 240 7400 or by visiting their official portal at the county website .
Normal activities at the Monroe County Adult Detention Center have continued following the conclusion of the event.
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