Comments on: What to Do in Case of a Barn Fire

By: Melissa

Melissa — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 14:02:56 +0000

Another thing most people don’t think about is the stall doors. They should be (the one leading to the paddock and the one leading to the isle) easily opened and closed. Our neighbors have stall doors that are really hard to open. This could be a major hazard in a barn fire. The idea of a barn fire scares me. This is why we don’t store hay in the barn, no matter how well-ventilated it might be. The hay is kept in a separate shed. Always. 😉

By: Tammy

Tammy — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 11:38:58 +0000

To avoid barn fires resulting from internal heating, hay bales should be tested for the correct moisture levels before placing in your barn for storage. There are many moisture testing devices on the market. AgraTronix is a good brand and reasonable in price too.

By: Kayla

Kayla — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 19:36:41 +0000

I think those are some really safe tips. i also heard that during thunderstorms, if your barn isn’t made of metal, that you should consider keeping your horses outside (if weather and horse complies) with a run-in shed. that seems like the safer option to me, and than they get to embrace their outdoor instincts…at night! yeah, smoke alarms and sprinklers being installed definitely sound effective, hopefully when someday i get my own barn i can afford to apply those helpful tips! thanks……

By: Rachel

Rachel — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 20:39:42 +0000

Smoke alarms good idea…i have one thats nuts with a flash light,,,got to work on that one and alarm..i have sprayers available and mounted. I check wiring regularly. My neighbor Had lost a few four yes ago due to bad wiring,,,very scary, checking it just like it’s your house and you live there.

By: A

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 15:48:03 +0000

this article makes some good points, especially for those of us living in dry areas

By: Deja

Deja — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 09:38:35 +0000

This is a really great and important article. I think this article will keep my horses safe.

By: fa

fa — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 18:51:58 +0000

Good tips

By: Beka

Beka — Fri, 12 Jan 2007 13:32:16 +0000

I hope my barn never burns down or catches in fire. These tips i HOPE will help.