Firefighters from multiple towns in North Jersey were on the scene of a large fire in Rutherford that has destroyed a Jewish community center. The fire broke out just before 3 a.m. at 185 Montross Ave. The building is home to Beth El Chabad, which houses the Jewish Community Center of the Meadowlands. Flames and smoke could be seen from other towns as the fire continued to spread. Dozens of fire crews responded to help Rutherford firefighters battle the blaze including East Rutherford, Passaic, Moonachie and Saddle Brook, among others. The borough of Rutherford posted a notice on Facebook around 3:50 a.m. saying there is a “large structure fire currently being fought at the corner of Montross and Fairview Aves. Residents in the immediate vicinity are advised to be on the lookout for embers falling in their property and call 911 immediately if a fire starts.”
