Kansas City Fire Department finds Jackson County Detention Center lacking working fire alarms and sprinklers, creating a life safety issue.

Kansas City Fire Department's inspection reveals Jackson County Detention Center lacks working fire alarm and sprinkler systems, creating a life safety issue. The county, which is building a new jail set to open in 2025, is asked to maintain a "fire watch" until the systems are back online. Legislator Manny Abarca discussed jail issues but not the fire inspection report directly.