Fire Destroys Islamic Institute Building In Houston

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.