4 injured, including 3 firefighters in fire at Borough Park synagogue

BOROUGH PARK, Brooklyn (WABC) -- Four people were injured, including three firefighters, after flames broke out at a synagogue in Brooklyn.

Officials say the fire happened on 56th Street in Borough Park just before 2 a.m. Sunday.
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The FDNY says firefighters found the flames on the first floor of the three-story building.

Three firefighters suffered minor injuries, officials said. A fourth person was taken to the hospital, but their condition is unknown.
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Officials say the fire was accidental and was set off by faulty electrical wiring.

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