Race horses die in fire in Bossier City

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Race horses die in fire in Bossier City

Postby bdw0617 » Thu Aug 01, 2013 7:23 pm

Just got a text about a fire at Wraparound Farms by La. Downs that killed some race horses. Anyone up that way got any info?
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Postby Joltman » Fri Aug 02, 2013 5:57 am

i had one there years ago. very sad

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Postby IcouldbeU » Fri Aug 02, 2013 6:57 am

The Bloodhorse is reporting 26 horses died, and one was saved.

http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/ ... iana-downs
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Postby ageecee » Fri Aug 02, 2013 7:53 am

yes fire around 6:00 yesterday right next to La Downs.
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Postby Lisann » Fri Aug 02, 2013 8:38 am

Horrible, just horrible. My heart goes out to all involved.
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Postby CherryDavis » Fri Aug 02, 2013 11:36 am

They just revised the number from 26 down to 19. Not much better but at least it's something. Just terrible.
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