The incident at Palmasola prison in Santa Cruz started with a battle between two groups.
A child was among the fatalities, state-run ABI news agency said. At least 50 people were injured.
Bolivia allows children to legally live with incarcerated parents.
President Evo Morales
expressed sympathy and solidarity with victims and their families. He
demanded an investigation into the incident, which authorities described
as the deadliest prison violence in Bolivia.
State media reported that
the fire started early Friday with a confrontation between two groups
of inmates. One group attacked the other with sharp weapons and
firearms, and set two liquid gas cylinders on fire, sparking an
explosion.
At least 100 additional troops were dispatched to reinforce security inside the prison, according to state media.
The prison is a maximum security facility.
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