Over 24 Racehorses Killed In Fire At NY Track, Man Arrested For Arson

A 32-year-old man was arrested and charged with arson and different felonies after allegedly deliberately setting hearth to a New York horse barn, tragically killing over 24 thoroughbreds.

The New York State Police say they responded to a construction hearth on the Tioga Downs On line casino advanced early Thursday morning in Nichols, NY … about an hour or two south of Syracuse.

NYSP says the blaze was catastrophic, killing greater than two dozen horses in a horrific method … additionally leaving one human, who tried to save lots of the animals, injured within the blaze. There was additionally hundreds of {dollars} value of harm.

“Over two dozen racehorses died within the hearth,” NYSP stated.

“One one who entered the burning barn in an try to save lots of horses suffered second-degree burns and was transported to Robert Packer Hospital for therapy.”

The state police additionally despatched condolences to “people and households that misplaced their beloved animals throughout this tragic incident.”

The NYSP’s ongoing investigation revealed the fireplace was set deliberately … and recognized Boyd H. Fenton because the suspect.

The Pennsylvania native was arrested and charged with third-degree arson, third-degree housebreaking, 2nd-degree assault, and felony mischief within the second.

PETA launched an announcement concerning the devastating information … and expects the courts to prosecute Fenton to the “fullest extent of the legislation.”