A barn fire in Salem Township killed 10 horses and a pony Tuesday evening, officials said.

A homeowner in the 6100 block of Six Mile Road discovered his barn engulfed in flames at about 6 p.m., according to the Washtenaw County Sheriff's Department.

Police said the cause of the fire is not known at this time, but it does not appear to be suspicious.

Salem Township fire officials could not be reached this morning.