A major fire ravaged a bais medrash at Camp Maminim in Swan Lake, in the Catskills, on Erev Shabbos.
The blaze erupted shortly before Shabbos at the camp on Laymon Road, prompting a massive response from numerous firefighters and fire trucks.
The fire completely destroyed the building, including over 250 pairs of tefillin stored inside.
In a letter to camp parents, Rabbi Yosef and Aliza Wartelsky, the camp owners, assured them that “B”H everyone is accounted for and safe and nobody was in the building.”
Rabbi Wartelsky explained that while the building is not frequently used, it serves as the shul for Camp Chaveirim. All members of Camp Chaveirim were confirmed to be safe.
Rabbi Wartelsky emphasized, “Please understand that we are taking care of each camper and staff member and will continue to communicate via emails.”
Over 210 pairs of tefillin have already been donated to replace the ones that were destroyed.

{Matzav.com}