Saturday, August 3, 2013

Electrical issue likely cause of fire that killed 19 horses

Investigators have ruled out foul play as the cause of a barn fire that left 19 horses dead in Haughton Thursday evening.
State Fire Marshal and Bossier Sheriff’s Office officials believe the fire originated with an electrical issue with an air conditioning unit or breaker box. The investigation into the exact cause is ongoing.
The horses were stalled at River Point Racing and Equestrian Center and were racing or in training. The facility is owned by Alan Fox and is adjacent to Louisiana Downs.
Fox notified the nine owners Thursday night.
The horses were valued at hundreds of thousands of dollars and removed from the barn today for burial.
“We want to thank the fire and police for everything they did and working through the night,” Fox said.
http://www.shreveporttimes.com/article/20130803/NEWS01/308030013/Electrical-issue-likely-cause-fire-killed-19-horses

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