At least six San Mateo County Jail inmates were hospitalized after a fight more than two dozen inmates broke out Friday morning, deputies said.

According to the sheriff's office, a fight involving about 30 inmates took place in a housing unit at the Maguire Correctional Facility in Redwood City around 10:45 a.m. Deputies said the inmates were participating in recreation and were being actively monitored by sheriff's office personnel.

After the fight broke out, the facility was placed on lockdown and additional staff were called. Deputies said "less-lethal options" were used to get the situation under control.

"I'm grateful to the Sheriff's Office personnel who acted swiftly to stop the fight and ensure the safety of the correctional facility and everyone inside of the facility," Sheriff

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