A barn located near the intersection of Greenville Avenue and Exchange Parkway in Allen was destroyed by a fire on Tuesday afternoon. The blaze, which originated from an unknown cause, burned the structure to its core and resulted in the deaths of at least four horses. The facility housed more than 15 animals at the time of the incident.
Firefighters from Allen, Frisco, Plano, and Fairview responded to the scene to combat the flames. Crews blocked nearby traffic to manage the emergency and contained the fire in less than one hour. Witnesses reported that smoke from the burning barn was visible from miles away.
The specific cause of the fire has not been determined. Further details regarding the condition of the surviving animals or the extent of property damage beyond the barn were not provided in the initial report.
