Horses die in Delaware barn fire
Nearly a dozen horses have perished in a Sunday night barn fire in Hockessin.
According to the State Fire Marshal’s office, the blaze broke out around 8 p.m. inside the barn at the Yorklyn Arabian LLC Stables.
One horse was able to escape, and the owners of the property are missing their dog.
Property damage is estimated at $60,000, not including the value of the horses. Investigators remain on scene and are trying to determine the cause of the fire.
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