This is reported 9 channel.
As noted, the flame brought down the roof of a synagogue built in the middle of the century before last by Russian citizens who moved to the United States.
At the same time, "Beit Midrash ha-Gadol" is considered the oldest synagogue in New York.
In addition, the city authorities repeatedly raised the issue of demolition of the building.
At the moment, fortunately, no one was hurt.
According to the rescuers, the exact cause of the fire in the Beit Midrash ha-Gadol complex has not yet been established.
Recall, as previously reported, "URA-Inform, in Kiev on Wednesday evening in the Darnytsky market a large-scale fire. Oevidtsy argue that the area of ??fire is large and there was a strong smoke.