Photo By: Capcodfd.com; Firefighters rushed to the scene to extinguish the flames at the Lincoln Downs Race Track this morning.
Springfield, Il- The Lincoln Downs Race Track in Springfield suspiciously caught fire in the morning killing 13 thoroughbreds; arson is suspected.
An arson squad has been assembled. Fire chief Bernard Perry said, “Flames were shooting out of the building when we got here.” Dan Bucci, assistant general manager of the track said the fire started in the middle of the barn and not the end. He too believes that it was a suspicious fire. (Would like to get more information on his feelings about it)
Fifteen horses were killed in all: two saddle horses were also killed in the blaze, while two other horses escaped the building with fire on their backs. Albert Ramos, a jockey for the race track watched in despair as the workers cleaned up the area. He said he has lost some of his best friends.
(Would get more information about what this means for the future of the race track and how citizens can get involved and help out at the race track.)
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