Ellenville firefighters are battling a structure fire at Camp Chaviva in the Catskills. The fire reportedly broke out in a building that contains offices and two floors of sleeping quarters.
The local fire department responded swiftly to the scene and quickly upgraded the fire to a second alarm, thereby increasing the manpower and resources to fight the blaze.
ALL CAMPERS HAVE BEEN ACCOUNTED FOR AND ARE SAFE.�
One firefighter was treated by Hatzolah for smoke inhalation.
The administration of Camp Chaviva released the following statement: We have experienced a fire in our main building. B”H, everyone is safe and accounted for. We will give you an update as [soon as possible].
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The building also houses the dining room! BH they are safe – the whole camp was inside!
Would really appreciate if they can provide a meaningful update as my daughter is in that bunk.
Just received an email! Thanks!