New York City’s Department of Corrections is temporarily suspending the use of body-worn cameras after an employee suffered burns and smoke inhalation last week when hers suddenly caught fire.

The Rikers Island corrections officer, a captain who was not identified, was rushed to Mount Sinai on Friday when her body camera caught fire. The Corrections Department said it was in contact with the camera’s manufacturer to investigate the cause of the fire.

Corrections Commissioner Lynelle…