Horse Barn Fires Demand Sprinklers Now | Buffalo News

Horse advocates are blasting New York’s Gaming Commission for a fire safety rule that’s too little, too late—calling it a “dangerously inadequate half-measure” after a recent barn fire killed 17 horses. While the Commission mandates working alarms and staff readiness, animal welfare groups insist sprinklers are the only real solution, arguing alarms come too late in barns packed with flammable hay and straw. This isn’t the first tragedy—another fire at Tioga Downs killed 30 horses and even led to an arson charge. The Humane Association is demanding immediate installation of sprinklers before the next disaster strikes, while the Commission says it’s reviewing long-term fixes. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1edc926f593eedef