At least 10 animals were killed in a fire at a barn near Wetaskiwin Thursday afternoon.
Firefighters responded to Farm Animal Rescue and Rehoming Movement (FARRM) just before 6:30 p.m.
Upon arrival, crews found a barn engulfed in flames.
“The property, unfortunately, when we got there, it was too far gone to be salvageable,” Wetaskiwin Fire Chief Jamie Wilkinson said.
Wilkinson said firefighters had to stop owners from running into the building to save the trapped animals, which mainly included goats and pigs.
“The family, you could tell, they had a very deep, emotional connection with those animals,” Wilkinson said.
The fire is under investigation.
“It doesn’t look suspicious by any means,” Wilkinson said. “More accidental the way it’s leading right now.”
FAARM, a non-profit that cares for homeless and abused animals, is asking for donations to rebuild their barn. To help, visit FARRM’s website.
With files from CTV Edmonton’s Bill Fortier
