Connecticut Mosque Fire Now Being Investigated as Arson: Fire Chief

(NEW HAVEN, Conn.) — A weekend fire at a Connecticut mosque is being investigated as arson.

New Haven Fire Chief John Alston said Monday investigators found evidence showing the fire at the Diyanet Mosque was intentionally set and a criminal investigation involving state and federal authorities has begun.

Police and fire officials declined to disclose the nature of the evidence, saying they did not want to say anything that could hinder that investigation.

(NEW HAVEN, Conn.) — A weekend fire at a Connecticut mosque is being investigated as arson. New Haven Fire Chief John Alston said Monday investigators found evidence showing the fire at the Diyanet Mosque was intentionally set and a criminal investigation involving state and federal authorities has begun. Police and fire officials declined to disclose the nature of the evidence, saying they did not want to say anything that could hinder that investigation.