US EditionFire Rips Through Horse Barn in Walpole, Massachusetts
WALPOLE, MASSACHUSETTS, JUL 9 – Lightning likely sparked a barn fire at Mor Linn Farm, killing eight horses and forcing evacuation of 11 others, with nearly $70,000 raised in community donations so far.
- A two-alarm fire broke out late Tuesday night at Mor Linn Farm barn on North Street in Walpole, killing eight horses and destroying the barn.
- The fire likely spread quickly due to hay stored inside the barn, and severe thunderstorms complicated firefighting efforts overnight.
- Firefighters from Walpole and neighboring towns worked to contain the blaze while the farm owners evacuated about a dozen horses, saving ten.
- The barn was completely destroyed, is considered a total loss, and no other buildings or firefighters were harmed during the incident.
- The Kennedy family, owners of the farm, expressed devastation, and a GoFundMe campaign achieved nearly $70,000 to support recovery efforts.
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