A massive fire tore through a central hospitality tent in Lizhensk during the height of preparations for the annual yahrtzeit of the heilige Rebbe Reb Elimelech זי״ע, causing extensive damage and threatening to disrupt arrangements for the tens of thousands of mispallelim expected to arrive.

The blaze erupted in one of the primary large tents used year-round to serve visitors traveling to daven at the tziyun hakadosh. The structure housed valuable equipment, including industrial heating systems, air conditioning units, and extensive lighting installations — all of which were reportedly destroyed in the inferno.

Local authorities are investigating all possible causes of the fire. At this stage, initial assessments indicate that the incident may have been the result of a technical malfunction.

Despite the heavy financial losses and the urgent need to replace critical infrastructure in time for the upcoming hilula, the leadership of Hachnasas Orchim Lizhensk, under the direction of Rabbi Simcha Krakowski, made clear that the preparations will continue without pause.

“We are shluchim of the Rebbe Reb Elimelech,” organizers emphasized, expressing unwavering determination that Klal Yisroel will once again gather in Lizhensk and merit yeshuos in an atmosphere of comfort and proper accommodation.

 

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