Chabad of Greater Orlando Fire: 6 sacred Torah scrolls rescued from flames; 'an act of grace from God'
The Chabad of Greater Orlando synagogue in Maitland caught fire early Sunday afternoon. Although the building is damaged, six scared Torah scrolls were saved from the flames.
‘Miracle:’ Holocaust Torah rescued from Central Florida synagogue fire, arson not suspected
A Torah buried underground for 20 years to protect it from Nazi occupiers was again saved from a fire that destroyed the Chabad of Greater Orlando headquarters Sunday.
Historic scrolls saved after synagogue catches on fire
A weekend fire damaged parts of the Chabad of Greater Orlando. No one was inside at the time, but six Torah scrolls were present, including one more than 200 years old that survived the Holocaust. Firefighters used flashlights and thermal imaging cameras to locate the scrolls,
6 Torah scrolls saved from huge fire at Florida synagogue, leaders say. ‘A miracle’
More than 30 units responded to a fire at the Chabad of Greater Orlando’s headquarters in Maitland around 11:15 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 22, the Seminole County Fire Department told McClatchy News. Upon arrival, firefighters saw a “column of smoke” coming from the roof, officials said.
Torahs Saved Amid Fire at Chabad of Greater Orlando
A fire broke out at Chabad of Greater Orlando in Florida just as Shachris davening has ended on Sunday morning. No people were injured and 6 Sefer Torahs were rescued with the help of firefighters, seemingly undamaged.
Torah scrolls saved from fire at Florida synagogue
A synagogue in Maitland is recovering after a weekend fire that damaged parts of the "Chabad of Greater Orlando." No one was inside at the time, but six Torah scrolls were present, including one more than 200 years old that survived the Holocaust.
Chabad of Greater Orlando Fire: 6 sacred Torah scrolls rescued
The Chabad of Greater Orlando headquarters caught fire early Sunday afternoon, sending smoke and flames billowing into the air.
Fire breaks out at Chabad of Greater Orlando in Seminole County
A Torah buried underground for 20 years to protect it from Nazi occupiers was again saved from a fire that destroyed the ...
State fire marshal investigating fire at Chabad of Greater Orlando
A fire broke out at the Chabad of Greater Orlando on Sunday morning, causing significant damage to the synagogue in Seminole ...
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Fire at Chabad of Greater Orlando Damages Sacred Texts, No Injuries as Investigation Ensues in Casselberry
A fire at the Chabad of Greater Orlando synagogue led to evacuations; no injuries were reported and the cause is under ...
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Fire at Chabad of Greater Orlando under investigation
ORLANDO, Fla. — The state fire marshal is investigating the cause of a large fire that erupted at the Chabad of Greater Orlando on Sunday. No one was injured in the blaze, which Rabbis there say is ...
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No injuries after Chabad headquarters catches fire in Casselberry, police say
CASSELBERRY, Fla. – Seminole County firefighters and Casselberry police responded to a fire at the Chabad of Greater Orlando headquarters on Sunday. The Seminole County Fire Department responded ...
Florida synagogue catches fire, crews investigating cause
At this time, the fire has been put out and no injuries have been reported, according to the Seminole County Fire Department.