CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. -- Fire investigators have raised the number of horses killed in a fire in Charles Town to 29.
Investigators initially said 27 horses died in Monday's fire. Independent Volunteer Fire Co. Chief Ed Smith told The Herald-Mail of Hagerstown, Md., on Tuesday that the number has since increased to 29.
The newspaper also reported that a criminal act hasn't been ruled out as a possible cause.
Assistant State Fire Marshal Patrick Barker said some evidence taken from the scene might indicate a criminal act. But Barker says investigators still need to talk to "a mound of people."
The fire destroyed four stables next to Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races.
Twenty-six horses were rescued.
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