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The Adas Israel synagogue in Duluth, about 155 km northeast of Minneapolis, caught fire on Monday morning, according to CNN affiliate WCCO-TV. The fire left the synagogue in ruins, but the WCCO reported that firefighters had been able to save several religious relics, including eight important Torah scrolls for the congregation.
The man was identified as Matthew James Amiot, 36, charged with first degree arson, according to Sgt. Matt Donnelly with St. Louis County Jail. Amiot will appear in St. Louis County Court in Duluth on Monday.
Police chief Duluth, Mike Tusken, said earlier this week that there was no indication of threat to other places of worship.
Duluth Fire and Police Services will hold a press conference with fire updates Sunday at 11 am.
The Adas Israel synagogue is one of two synagogues in the Jewish community of Duluth, according to the Jewish Federation St. Paul. It is an orthodox / high conservative congregation with 75 members.
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