Springfield- Fifteen horses are dead after a possible arson fire set a barn ablaze here early this morning, one day before the opening of racing season.
Flames ripped through the one-story structure, killing 13 thoroughbreds and two saddle horses. Ten horses escaped, two of them with their backs ablaze.
Only charred wooden supports remained of the barn, which burned from 4 a.m. till about noon.
The fire started in the middle of the barn, Fire Chief Bernard Perry said. The electrical outlets and heaters were at the end of the barn, according to assistant track manager Dan Bucci. Fire officials are considering arson in their investigation.
(I would need to substantiate this information later on Dan Bucci)
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