At approximately 1:01 p.m. on Wednesday, Erev Pesach, a structure fire broke out at 22 Madeline Terrace in Chestnut Ridge, prompting a large multi-agency response.

The Monsey Fire Department led operations, with assistance from South Spring Valley Fire Department, Pearl River Fire Department, Mahwah, NJ fire units, Faist EMS, Chaverim of Rockland, Ramapo Police, and the Orangeburg Fire Department, which helped cover additional Monsey Fire Department calls during the incident.

Firefighters operated on scene for over two hours, successfully bringing the fire under control. The home sustained heavy damage, but no injuries were reported.

All units cleared the scene at approximately 3:20 p.m.

In a remarkable moment amid the destruction, a volunteer from the Monsey Fire Department recovered a complete pair of tallis and tefillin from inside the home. The tefillin were found untouched by the blaze and were returned to the grateful homeowner.