HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Just after 2:30 p.m. Sunday, The Hutchinson Fire Department responded to the 1600 Block of North Harding for a report of a barn that had collapsed and pinned four horses.

One unit, along with a structural collapse team, responded and found a 20’ x 15’ barn that had blown approximately 15 feet off of its foundation, pinning 4 ponies.

Crews used the Jaws of Life to lift the structure off the ponies. One pony self-extricated and the remaining three were removed manually. The ponies were transferred to the care of the owner’s veterinarian.

Conditions are not known at this time.

Hutchinson Fire responded with four units and was assisted by Hutchinson Police and Animal Control.