Riot at California Prison Injures Nine, Sparks Statewide Alert

The violent outbreak at Ironwood State Prison led to a 24-hour threat assessment and modified programming across California prisons.

A riot at Ironwood State Prison in Blythe, California, involving approximately 200 inmates, led to nine people being hospitalized.
The incident prompted a statewide warning and a 24-hour threat assessment across all California prisons.
Eight corrections officers and one inmate were injured during the riot, which began as a contraband investigation escalated.
Authorities have identified at least 30 inmates directly involved in the riot, with investigations ongoing.
Despite initial reports, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation did not issue a lockdown, but limited some programs and prisoner movement.