Fire destroys building at Islamic school in Houston
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Fire erupts at Islamic school in Houston
Houston Fire Department arson investigators are looking into what caused an Islamic family center to catch on fire.
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A fire that broke out early Friday at the Quba Islamic Institute in Houston destroyed a building that was going to be turned into a family center, KHOU-TV reports.
Firefighters, battling heavy smoke and flames that shot from the roof, brought the fire under control within an hour. There were no reports of injuries.
HFD arson investigators were looking into a cause of the blaze.
Those who attend the church and school said the building, which was a total loss, had been recently purchased.
According to its website, Quba serves as a school for youth and helps train community leaders.