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Approximately 17 horses killed in barn fire at Saratoga Harness Track
WNYT.com • • nation
Key Points:
- A barn fire at Saratoga Casino Hotel's backstretch stable on June 16 destroyed the barn and killed an estimated 17 to 18 horses, leading to the cancellation of live harness racing that day.
- The fire broke out around 2:30 a.m., and security personnel rescued several horses before the blaze became uncontrollable; no human injuries were reported.
- Firefighters arrived to find an advanced fire and worked to extinguish it while preventing the fire from spreading to nearby barns, with assistance from multiple agencies across Saratoga County.
- The Saratoga Springs Fire Department is investigating the cause of the fire and will provide updates as more information becomes available.
- Saratoga Casino Hotel expressed condolences to those affected and praised the quick response of security, fire personnel, and other staff for saving lives and preventing injuries.
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