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A barn fire at Saratoga Casino Hotel destroyed a backstretch stable, killing an estimated 17 horses and canceling live harness racing.

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Saratoga Springs, N.Y., USA

Who
Saratoga Casino Hotel, Saratoga Springs Fire Department, Saratoga Harness Horseperson’s Association, John Matarazzo
What
A barn fire at Saratoga Casino Hotel destroyed a backstretch stable, killing an estimated 17 horses and canceling live harness racing.
When
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:07:30 GMT · 5h 21m ago
Where
Saratoga Springs, N.Y., USA ·
Why
The fire broke out around 2:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 16, at a barn at the backstretch of the harness racetrack.
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The incident resulted in the death of approximately 17 horses and the destruction of a barn at a major harness racing venue, prompting the cancellation of live racing.

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