UPDATE: Two horses killed, no people injured in MN Equestrian Center fire
(ABC 6 News) – On Thursday, there was a heavy first responder presence for a fire at the Minnesota Equestrian Center in Winona.
Crews on scene included the Winona Fire Department, Winona county Sheriff’s Office, Minnesota State Patrol, Saint Charles Fire Department, Goodview Fire Department, and the Lewiston Fire Department.
Winona County Emergency Management confirmed that two horses were killed in the fire, but no people were injured.
A fundraiser has been set up to support the Baus family who trained horses at the MN Equestrian Center. That fundraiser can be found here.
Another fundraiser has been set up for the Mota family who lived at the center. That fundraiser can be found here.
The State Fire Marshal is investigating the cause of the fire.
Wilson Fire Department said that they will release a full statement at 8 a.m. Friday morning.