Coach ‘beyond devastated’ by fire that killed 16 horses at Toronto stable
Posted May 22, 2018 10:42 am.
Last Updated May 22, 2018 6:22 pm.
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A coach at the Toronto stables where 16 horses were killed in a fire early Monday morning says she is “beyond devastated” by the loss.
In a Facebook post shared by Ontario Equestrian, the province’s athletic association, Sue Iwan writes that the horses were wonderful teachers and friends.
She thanks everyone who reached out to the team at Sunnybrook Stables following the fire to offer condolences and assistance.
Iwan says 13 horses were taken to safety and are being housed at the Horse Palace in Exhibition Place.
She says the surviving horses have been checked by a vet and are doing well.
Meanwhile, the Office of the Fire Marshal has determined the fire was accidental, but because of the amount of damage, investigators may never know what caused it.
There are reports there were fireworks in the area.
With files from News Staff
