BOISE, Idaho (KBOI) — More than a dozen wild horses have died in the Soda Fire in Owyhee County, BLM officials say.
The 27 horses were found by a team of BLM employees and a veterinarian who were checking on the herd’s condition. A gate was opened, but they were overtaken by fire before they could leave the area.
“Due to the severe and erratic nature of the fire, we anticipate there will be more horses that were injured as they tried to escape the fire,” said Jenifer Arnold, acting BLM district manager Jenifer Arnold. “It’s a terrible reality for wildlife, livestock and wild horses living on the range, to be overtaken by an intense, wind-drive range fire.”
In addition, two horses were euthanized because of severe injuries.
Three herds, which have more than 200 horses, have been affected by the Soda Fire.
BLM workers have hauled in hay and most of the horses have been able to find water. In the longterm, however, BLM said the horses will be cared for off the range until they can return when conditions improve.
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That is what I hate most about the fires. I know it’s sad when people lose their homes, but but when they announce no one was injured (meaning no people were hurt), they are forgetting all the animals out there. Very sad about the horses . . .