California mosque fire investigated as 'intentional act'

No one injured in fire but people at the mosque at Islamic Center in Palm Springs described hearing a 'loud boom' and seeing flames A southern California mosque was damaged in a fire that authorities said was intentionally set. Flames were reported just after noon on Friday at the Islamic Center of Palm Springs, according to the Riverside County fire department. The fire was contained to the small building's front lobby, and no one was injured.