A fire in an Illinois barn left 32 horses dead and continued to smolder on Sunday, the Associated Press reported.
Valley View Acres Horse stables in unincorportatwd Woodstock is still burning, 5 horses are alive & mourning:
The fire began around 11 p.m. CT Saturday night at Valley View Acres, near Woodstock, Illinois. Five horses survived, and the fire's cause was under investigation.
Very sad story. A large barn fire killed 32 horses at Valley View Acres. Still a lot of smoke nearly 12 hours later.
The surviving horses were in a pasture at the time of the fire, the Chicago Sun-Times reported, and as the blaze grew, the two-story barn collapsed. The estimated loss was more than $1 million.
Here's a satellite view of Valley View Acres Stables in Woodstock where 32 horses died overnight in a barn fire.
The family-run stable outside Chicago is known for breeding thoroughbreds and jumpers, as well as boarding horses and offering riding lessons.
The flames were fed by 4,500 bales of hay, ABC 7 reported. One firefighter was minorly injured in the response to the fire.
Horse lovers and friends of the stable offered their condolences for the loss.
Beyond saddened to hear about the tragedy at Valley View Acres last night. Every horse person's worst nightmare. Prayers are going out
Thoughts go out today to the 32 horses who died in the barn Fire at Valley View Acres. Give your ponies an extra hug today friends 🐴
Thoughts and prayers go out today to the Bauman Family, as well as the 32 horses who died in the barn fire at Valley View Acres. RIP.