FULTON COUNTY, Ga. - The Atlanta fire department responded to a report of a fire at Fulton County Jail early Thursday morning.

What we know:

Upon arrival, they discovered a pile of trash smoldering inside the jail, according to the fire department.

Eight patients inside the jail complained of smoke inhalation and were being treated and evaluated as of 6 a.m. Thursday.

What we don't know:

At this time, it is unknown if the "patients" are inmates or staff members.

It is also unknown how the fire started.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates. Fulton County Jail News

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