No cause found for deadly barn fire

SEAGROVE — The cause of the barn fire that killed 36 horses earlier this month has been listed as “undetermined” by the Randolph County fire marshal.

Erik Beard, the fire marshal, released a statement that said a thorough investigation of the Feb. 15 blaze at 8710 U.S. 220 South didn’t result in a specific determination of the cause pending any additional information that is provided.

Any unreported information regarding the incident should be forwarded to the Randolph County Fire Marshal’s Office, the release said.

Byrd’s information again thanked the responding agencies that assisted on the day of the fire.

The barn was used to board horses at Callicutt Stables. In total, 43 horses were being housed at the location.