NICHOLS, N.Y. (WHCU) – A fire in a horse barn at Tioga Downs Casino was an act of arson, according to New York State Police.

State Police, local police, and multiple fire crews responded to the blaze this morning in Nichols. Authorities have confirmed that multiple racehorses have died but would not say how many. A suspect is in custody but has not been identified.

The investigation is ongoing. State Police say more information will be released pending the results of the investigation.