On September 27, 2024, a fire broke out in the laundry room of the newly constructed Skvere synagogue at 18 Jefferson Avenue, just a day before thousands were expected to gather for Alef Slichos services. Firefighters from nine departments swiftly responded, containing the blaze to the laundry area and preventing further damage. Five individuals were treated for smoke inhalation on-site, with no hospitalizations reported. The cause is under investigation, but the incident did not delay the planned religious events.
Fire at New Skvere Synagogue Contained Before Major Gathering
