Synagogue catches fire in Queens
Synagogue catches fire in Queens
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NEW YORK - Emergency responders are on the scene of a fire at a synagogue in Queens.
The fire broke out around 9:30 a.m. at the synagogue, which is located on 108th Street between 66th Road and 67th Avenue in Queens.
Firefighters say the top floor of the three-story synagogue caught fire.
FDNY investigators said it appears to be an accidental fire connected to construction work on the building.
Fire marshals are on the scene working to pinpoint a cause.
No one was hurt.
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Posted by CBS New York on Friday, January 5, 2024
Jesse Zanger
Jesse Zanger is managing editor of CBS New York. Jesse has previously worked for the Fox News Channel and Spectrum News NY1. He covers regional news around the Tri-State Area, with a particular focus on breaking news and extreme weather.