12 Horses Perish In Equestrian Complex Blaze

The hot metal gates burned their hands and the heavy smoke singed their lungs, but five trainers at South Florida Trotting Center still ran in and out of the barn — engulfed in 30-foot flames — and steered 11 horses to safety early Wednesday.
Twelve other horses, however, perished in the two-alarm fire, which Palm Beach County Fire Rescue ruled accidental Wednesday afternoon. Two firefighters were hurt putting out the flames at the 102-acre suburban Boynton Beach site, which describes itself as a place where “big money winners” in harness racing train.