Islamic institute catches fire in southeast Houston

AP logo
Friday, February 13, 2015
VIDEO: Islamic center destroyed
Arson investigators were called to the scene of a fire at an Islamic center this morning in Houston Texas.

HOUSTON -- A fire has broken out at an Islamic community and education center in Houston.

The Houston Fire Department responded around 5:30am this morning to a structure fire at the Quba (KOH'-buh) Islamic Institute.

Flames could be seen burning a structure.

Tap here for a photo gallery.

Authorities had no immediate reports of anyone hurt or a possible cause of the fire.

Further details weren't immediately available.

A message left with the Quba Islamic Institute wasn't immediately returned Friday. The organization's website says the institute, which opened in 2013, offers community services and also operates an Islamic school.

Copyright © 2024 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.