A fire broke out at the Spinka Rebbe’s home in Boro Park just before 2 am on Sunday, prompting a large emergency response, including from Boro Park Shomrim whose volunteers heroically saved sifrei torah from the blaze.
The fire, which is still under investigation, began at the rebbe’s home on 56th Street between 14th and 15 Avenues, in which the old Spinka Shul is located – and which is still used for minyanim during the weekdays. The bais medrash suffered severe damage and will require major work before reopening.
The new Spinka Shul is located next door to the rebbe’s home, but the flames thankfully did not reach it.
Following the successful dousing of the fire by the NYFD, the rebbe was treated for minor smoke inhalation, who b”h did not require hospitalization.
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Let me think: the police report will say: “candles found on the scene, probably the cause” . It seems like an arson too… It’s a real issue: how to make sure the officer is making an accurate report when something like this occurs?
“It seems like an arson too… It’s a real issue: how to make sure the officer is making an accurate report when something like this occurs”
Yup…..clearly arson. What a stupid comment. Are you a experienced arson investigator that you can tell from the photos the fire was deliberately set??
Gadolhadorah: don’t you know by now, that zetruth loves conpiracy theories, and that’s why he’s such an avid fan of doubting any officer etc