A devastating house fire in Bloomingburg, New York, claimed the life of 64-year-old R’ Yitzchok Dovid Vann z”l late Wednesday night, as emergency responders battled the flames and community volunteers worked to preserve items from the home.

R’ Yitzchok Dovid was a resident of Bloomingburg in Sullivan County.

Despite the efforts of emergency medical personnel who arrived at the scene, he could not be saved.

The fire broke out at a residence on Linda Lane and quickly escalated into a second-alarm blaze, prompting a large-scale response. Fire departments from Bullville, Mechanicstown, Circleville, Silver Lake, Howells, Otisville, Washington Heights, and Pine Bush all assisted in bringing the fire under control.

Hatzolah members were among the first on the scene and undertook efforts to remove several Sifrei Torah from the burning home. The Sifrei Torah remained undamaged despite the intensity of the fire.

Volunteers from Misaskim and Chesed Shel Emes also responded, ensuring that proper kavod hameis was maintained at the scene throughout the night.

Authorities have not yet determined what caused the fire, and the incident remains under active investigation.

R’ Yitzchok Dovid had previously served as president of Congregation Ahavat Achim in Fair Lawn, New Jersey.

He was a son of Avrom and Shirley Vann, longtime members of the Ahavat Achim shul.

Community members noted his longstanding commitment to Torah learning, particularly his dedication to Daf Yomi with the shiur of R’ Eli Stefansky. Acquaintances describe him as “the sweetest Yid you could meet.”

He is survived by his daughter, Malka Miriam Vann.

The levayah will be held at 12:00 noon at Robert Schoem’s Menorah Chapel, located at 150 Route 4 in Paramus, New Jersey.

Yehi zichro boruch.