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Portsmouth plans to keep inmates at regional jail

Portsmouth expects to close on the purchase of the Hampton Roads Regional Jail in September. But after a fire at the city jail displaced inmates and staff, the city's working to secure a temporary lease agreement that will allow it to continue to house inmates at the facility before then.

HRRJ put to use amid Portsmouth jail fire

All inmates evacuated from Portsmouth city jail after fire breaks out in basement

The fire broke out at 1:38 a.m. in the facility's basement and wasn't brought under control until 4:21 a.m. Smoke quickly filled the building, forcing the evacuation of all inmates to an undisclosed location.

Hampton approves sale of Hampton Roads Regional Jail to Portsmouth

Hampton is the last of the five cities needed to sign off on the sale before Portsmouth takes possession of the jail on July 1.

Hampton Roads Regional Jail sale: How much money cities will get

The City of Portsmouth could get the keys to the facility as soon as July, and when that happens, the city does not have to worry about a new roof.