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Shalom Preschool evacuates during ‘small fire’ in Fort Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale, Florida – Shalom Preschool in Fort Lauderdale was evacuated on Friday due to a fire.

Firefighters were called to the Orthodox Jewish Hasidic synagogue Chabad Lubavitch at 3518 N. Ocean Blvd.

According to Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue Chief Stephen Gollan, a tiny fire in the AC unit spread to the building’s top.

In the rear of the structure, next to the parking lot and facing an alleyway with power lines, firefighters set up a ladder in a line.

Firefighters discovered some fire and water damage, but no one was hurt, according to Gollan, and the origin of the incident is still under investigation.

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