(Jewish Telegraphic Agency)
An official statement issued by the Jewish Consistory of Sofia states that the Jewish communities in Philippopolis, Haskovo and Chirpan suffered in the earthquake.
The Consistory confirmed the report that one Jew was killed. Relief work has already been started.
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