OCALAS MASSIVE EXPLOSION : 4 teenager have just found dead in a massive burning farm land community mourns….
OCALAS MASSIVE EXPLOSION : 4 teenager have just found dead in a massive burning farm land community mourns….
Twenty-one horses perished in a fire at a horse barn in Marion County early Tuesday morning. The property is owned by a prominent family in the equestrian community.
NEW DETAILS: Authorities investigate deaths of 21 horses during barn fire at WEC owners’ property
A 911 caller reported a barn on Northwest 118th Street in Reddick was on fire, with horses trapped inside around 3:30 a.m. Property records show the horse farm is owned by the Roberts Corporation. The owners also own the World Equestrian Center.
Marion County Fire Rescue crews say the 10,000-square-foot barn was fully consumed by flames when they arrived. The roof had collapsed and the horses were dead.
MCFR units were dispatched to the 6000 block of Northwest 118th Street, Reddick, Florida. The 911 caller reported a barn on fire, with horses trapped inside.(Marion County Fire Rescue)
About an hour after they arrived, crews brought the blaze under control.
No people were hurt in the fire. The State of Florida Bureau of Fire, Arson and Explosives Investigators and Marion County Fire Marshal’s Office are investigating the cause and origin of the fire.
A spokesperson for the World Equestrian Center released the following statement regarding the fire.
“We are aware of a tragic incident that occurred on private property personally owned by the individuals who also own World Equestrian Center. While the private property is entirely separate from and not affiliated with World Equestrian Center business or operations, we extend our deepest sympathies to those affected. As this is a personal matter, we will not be providing further comment. We appreciate your understanding and respect for the privacy of those involved.”
Statement from the World Equestrian Center
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