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FBI, Local Police Investigating Cause of Syracuse, New York Synagogue Fire

Aired October 15, 2000 - 8:45 a.m. ET

THIS IS A RUSH TRANSCRIPT. THIS COPY MAY NOT BE IN ITS FINAL FORM AND MAY BE UPDATED.

MILES O'BRIEN, CNN ANCHOR: Domestically, the FBI is working with police in Syracuse, New York to find the cause of a synagogue fire. Initial reports say the fire may have been caused by some sort of explosion.

CNN's Brian Palmer is in Syracuse. He has the latest on the investigation.

Brian, good morning.

BRIAN PALMER, CNN CORRESPONDENT: Good morning, Miles.

Authorities still will not speculate about a possible cause for this, for the explosion and the fire, whether it's accidental or whether it's intentional. The smell of smoke still hangs heavy in the air and as you can see, the doors to the temple are open today but no one is going inside because it's still not safe to enter yet.

There is significant damage on the inside from the fire, from the explosion and from smoke and from the water that was used to extinguish the fire. But there were no injuries. Investigators from a wide range of organizations are assembling for the first full day on the scene, Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms, the FBI and the U.S. Attorney's Office.

Joining us on the scene is a member of Congregation Temple Beth El, Mr. Shelly Diamond (ph). Mr. Diamond has been a member of the Temple since 1965. What can you tell us about the Temple?

UNIDENTIFIED MALE: Well, it's a traditional temple. We practice traditional ways of worship, which vary slightly from the Orthodox methods.

PALMER: What's your reaction to this accident, this tragedy?

UNIDENTIFIED MALE: Well, obviously it's terrible. You know, we all hope the world lives in peace and harmony and understanding of each other and if this -- and we hope and pray that this is just an accident. But we'll see.

PALMER: Now, where will the members of the Temple go to worship today and... UNIDENTIFIED MALE: Well, there is a synagogue about a mile away, Young Israel, and they will worship there until Temple Beth El is ready for them to return.

PALMER: Mr. Diamond, thank you very much for your time.

UNIDENTIFIED MALE: Thank you.

PALMER: The rabbi of Temple Beth El could not speak on camera today, but he did tell us that he was very shocked and very saddened by what has happened here -- Miles.

O'BRIEN: All right, that's CNN's Brian Palmer in Syracuse. Thanks much.

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