Possible arson fire damages California mosque

[Beaverhausen]

Source: CBS News

COACHELLA, Calif. -- A Southern California mosque was damaged by fire Friday, and its leader said people there at the time believe it was intentionally set.

CBS affiliate KPSP reported smoke and flames were seen coming from the Islamic Society of Palm Springs at about 12:10 p.m.

Cal Fire responded and was able to extinguish the fire in about 35 minutes and no injuries were reported. According to the Riverside County Fire Department, the flames were contained to the building's front lobby.

Reymundo Nour, the mosque's acting imam, said people there described hearing a "loud boom" and seeing flames. He said the mosque had been "fire-bombed."

Read more: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/possible-arson-fire-damages-california-mosque/

[longship]

1. Not the first post like this today. So it begins...

If there was a mosque in my area I would volunteer to stand and protect it. And I am a lifelong atheist.

This what happens when prominent presidential candidates give legitimacy to hatred.

[Judi Lynn]

2. No doubt it was intentionally set to terrorize them. What a shame the scum got by with it. n/t

[Beaverhausen]

3. I guess it's more important to talk about Hilary's email

Fuck this place. If we don't stick together shit like this will just get worse.