Acushnet Fire Department Press Release
At 8:57 p.m. on Friday, March 13, 2026, the Acushnet Fire & EMS Department responded to 104 Wing Lane for a report of a structure fire.
On arrival, first responders located a three-stall, single story barn fully involved in fire. The homeowner was able to secure two horses and one pony safely; however, one horse was unable to escape from the barn and perished at the scene.
The fire took just under one hour to fully extinguish. Crews remained on scene for approximately thirty minutes to overhaul and extinguish hot spots.
Acushnet crews were assisted on scene by Acushnet Police Department, Providence Canteen, Acushnet Animal Control Officer and Rochester Animal Control Officer. Fairhaven Fire Department covered Fire Station #1.
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- Firefighters are still on scene after knocking down a barn fire that killed a horse at 104 Wing Lane in Acushnet on 3/13/26. Photo courtesy of Providence Canteen.
Once the fire was fully extinguished, crews were able to locate the horse and turn over the scene to the ACO for follow up.
The incident is still under investigation, but the preliminary investigation reveals this to be an accidental fire.
One firefighter was treated for exhaustion but was not transported.
All crews were fully returned to service by 10:30pm.
“I would like to thank the hard-working men and women of the Acushnet Fire & EMS Department, Acushnet Police Department and Animal Control Officers from Acushnet and Rochester for their hard work and dedication,” Acushnet Fire Chief, Thomas Farland stated.
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