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17 horses died in a barn fire at Saratoga Harness Track in Saratoga Springs, New York, with one horse escaping with minor injuries.
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Saratoga Springs, New York, United States
Who
Robyn Mangiardi, Timothy Benson, Saratoga Casino Hotel
What
17 horses died in a barn fire at Saratoga Harness Track in Saratoga Springs, New York, with one horse escaping with minor injuries.
When
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:01:57 GMT · 7h 47m ago
Where
Saratoga Springs, New York, United States ·
Why
A barn fire broke out around 2:30 a.m. in the backstretch area of the Saratoga Casino Hotel harness racetrack, the cause of which is still under investigation.
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How this affects you
The fire resulted in significant loss for two trainers, with Robyn Mangiardi losing 11 horses and Timothy Benson losing six, prompting grief counseling for the affected community.
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