Over $1 million raised to rebuild mosque destroyed by fire

Community pitches in funds after devastating fire

VICTORIA, Texas – The congregation of a Victoria mosque destroyed by a weekend fire says it plans to rebuild immediately. It'll have over $1 million in community donations to help.

The Islamic Center of Victoria burned to the ground early Saturday morning. A nearby store clerk spotted the flames and alerted authorities.

No cause has been determined. The state Fire Marshal's Office and federal authorities are still investigating.


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