Fire Kills at Least 17 Thoroughbred Racehorses at Saratoga Barn

Executive Briefing

• Destroys barn at Saratoga Springs weeks before the famed thoroughbred racing season begins
• Claims lives of at least 17 racehorses in the overnight blaze
• Strikes one of America's most prestigious horse racing venues at a critical pre-season period
• Raises concerns over horse safety and barn fire prevention at major racing facilities