Day after ~ Fire was too close to captured wild horses

Taylor James took some photos this afternoon to document the situation at Palomino Valley Center after the Ironwood Fire last night. We are grateful she could witness this for concerned Americans across the country. Look how close the fire came to the pens. Many thanks to the firemen who fought this fire and everyone else who helped.

We request the BLM implement a 45 minute evacuation plan–in case of an extreme emergency–-for each of their holding facilities. Once the BLM takes the mustangs and burros off the land they are responsible for their welfare.

Wild horses can run away from fires in the wild but those in captivity cannot.

(Press may use photos crediting Taylor James.)

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July 3, 2012 PVC Fire came close to pens (Photo © Taylor James)

One thought on “Day after ~ Fire was too close to captured wild horses

  1. WOW! Wonder how many will suffer respiratory distress. And how many of those that do will go without treatment? With an estimated 24 hours needed to evac these horses this came close to being a tragedy of horrific proportion. Looks like the firefighters made quite a stand to protect these horses. For this I am deeply indebted to them.

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