On Friday, three Seattle synagogues received suspicious letters with a white, powdery substance inside Buildings were evacuated and services were canceled.
SEATTLE — A suspicious letter sent to a SeattleAccording to the Seattle Fire Department, officials responded to the Congregation Shaarei Tefilah-Lubavitch located on 43rd Avenue Northeast at around 8:30 p.m. for a report of a possible hazardous substance.
Approximately an hour after the call, officials confirmed the substance that was found in a mailbox outside the building was not hazardous.The Sephardic Bikur Holim Congregation, an orthodox synagogue located atThe building security manager, Ben Tilson, said an employee was opening mail when they discovered an envelope with multiple documents. When opening the envelope, a white, powdery substance fell out. While officers were investigating, a third 911 call came in about a suspicious package.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Fourth suspicious letter in a week alarms Seattle synagogue, prompts fire department investigationSeattle Fire Department (SFD) officials are investigating after another suspicious letter was sent to a local synagogue Monday evening.
Read more »
Another Seattle synagogue evacuated for suspicious envelope“We have to protect ourselves and care for our community and be vigilante,' said one member.
Read more »
Tow truck driver discovers two shot dead in suspicious vehicleHOUSTON - Two people shot dead found inside vehicle by wrecker driver early Monday morning on Houston's North Side.The discovery happened around 2 a.m. along S
Read more »
US invests $2 billion for lower-carbon construction at federal buildingsUS invests $2 billion for lower-carbon construction at federal buildings
Read more »
Ross: Jeff Bezos is leaving Seattle, but did he really live here anyway?But let’s put this in perspective. Our billionaires may call Seattle “home” – but how much time do they really get to spend here?
Read more »
Q&A: Growing African vegetables on buildings can save space and feed cities—new studyAs cities grow, more people need food. However, space for farming is limited in cities. Building facades can offer a solution for growing food. We asked landscape architect Karen Botes to tell us about her research—cultivating traditional African vegetables on walls.
Read more »