Arson Suspected at Tel Aviv Scientology Building
Nine workers escape unharmed from the former Alhambra theater building, which has been undergoing renovations.
Nine workers were saved from a burning building belonging to the religious group Scientology in Tel Aviv on Tuesday morning. Arson is suspected as the cause of the fire.
The building, which used to house the Alhambra theater, was purchased by a group of people representing the religious group Scientology. The building was not in active use as it was undergoing renovations.
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