A barn fire in Norwich Township in southwestern Ontario has claimed the lives of nine horses.

The blaze occurred on the morning of February 27th. Oxford County OPP say it does not appear to be suspicious.

It has been reported that the horses were therapy horses and also rented out for trail rides.

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