A major fire broke out at a training base for equestrian sports in Peterhof, Russia.
İdman.Biz reports, citing Russian media, that the incident occurred at the "Viera" equestrian club. It is reported that 18 horses died as a result of the fire.
The director of the base said in a statement that the causes of the fire are being investigated. According to him, the owner of the facility had no conflicts with local residents, and there were no threats of arson against the base.
The "Viera" equestrian base is designed to house 35 horses. An increase in the number of dead animals is not excluded.