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Prosecutor: Additional investigation needed in Burton barn fire

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(02/26/13) -  Genesee County Prosecutor David Leyton tells ABC12, a petition for charges was dismissed at his request. 

The teenager suspected in the suspicious barn fire, that killed 10 horses, has been released from custody pending further investigation.  

Leyton says his office's review of the police investigation, including new information that came to light after the 16-year-old was lodged, showed additional investigation is required.

The fire, at Midnite Sun Training Center in Burton, happened the morning of Wednesday, Feb. 20.

Three animals did survive.

It was the third fire at the barn recently. Electricity had been shut off prior last week's fire, which raised suspicions.

A vigil, in honor of the horses, will held Wednesday at Burton's Fire Station 2 on Belsay Rd.  It begins at 5:30 p.m.

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