Horse Barn Fires Barn Fires, the horse owners worse nightmare. We have all seen the headlines, we've all heard the horrific stories of horses' burning alive in the flames of their barn. Unfortunately stable fires are not rare and not only does fire destroy property, it can destroy lives. Even when the horses escape the flames, fires damages or destroys hay and barns costing thousands of dollars in lost revenue and in building and feed replacement. Plan, Prepare and Prevent.
Barn fires can spread extremely fast.
Barns, by their very nature are airy and filled with combustible materials so they burn easily and quickly. Any large open structure burns faster than the same size structure with walls. Placing sheets of drywall on the loft floor and covering them with plywood retards fire, often allowing local firefighters to extinguish a fire before it burns through the loft. Plan Call your local fire department and ask them to tour your facility. Ask them for any suggestions as to improvements for fire protection.