Fire at Big E barn required animal evacuations

A fire at the Big E on Sept. 20, 2024. (West Springfield Fire Department/Facebook)

WEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WLNE) — The West Springfield Fire Department said a barn fire at the Big E required an evacuation of animals on the grounds.

The fire was reported at 11:30 p.m. on Sept. 20.

The department added that 161 horses were found to be safe and only had minor injuries.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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