17 horses killed in barn fire at Saratoga Casino Hotel Harness Track
A barn fire at Saratoga Casino Hotel Harness Track killed 17 horses and injured one.Summary
A barn fire broke out around 2:30 a.m. in the backstretch area of the Saratoga Casino Hotel Harness Track in Saratoga Springs, New York, killing 17 horses and injuring another. Eleven of the deceased horses belonged to trainer Robyn Mongiardo and six to trainer Timothy Benson. No people were harmed. The fire was contained before spreading beyond the barn, and officials from both the harness track and the nearby Saratoga Race Course, as well as emergency responders, helped evacuate other horses housed at nearby facilities. The casino, which is not affiliated with Saratoga Race Course, offered grief counseling through Saratoga Hospital for affected trainers, caretakers, and owners. The cause of the fire remains under investigation by the Saratoga Springs Fire Department.
(Source：NewsBreak)