Police are investigating a suspicious fire at the Adass Israel synagogue in Ripponlea, Melbourne. The building was fully engulfed in flames when firefighters arrived early in the morning. Around 60 firefighters managed to contain the blaze within half an hour, preventing further damage to the synagogue and neighboring buildings.
Police are investigating a suspicious fire at a synagogue at Ripponlea, in Melbourne 's south-east.Fire crews were called to the Adass Israel synagogue at Ripponlea shortly after 4am and found the building fully involved in fire.
Assistant Chief Fire Officer with Fire Rescue Victoria Brayden Sinnamon said dozens of firefighters attended the scene. "Damage to the building is quite a lot, however crews worked amazingly to contain the fire so that no further damage was done to the extensions or other neighbouring buildings."Darcy Sword from Victoria Police said the cause of the fire has not yet been determined.
SYNAGOGUE FIRE RIPPONLEA MELBOURNE FIRE RESCUE VICTORIA VICTORIA POLICE
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