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Arson Attack Damages Pennsylvania Governor’s Residence During Passover Celebration

Governor Josh Shapiro and his family were safely evacuated after the fire, with a multiagency investigation now underway to determine the motive and responsible party.

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro speaks at Pennsylvania Department of State’s press briefing, after polls close, on the day of the 2024 U.S. presidential election, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, U.S., November 5, 2024. REUTERS/Rachel Wisniewski/File Photo
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FILE - Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro delivers his budget address for the 2025-26 fiscal year to a joint session of the state House and Senate at the Capitol on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, in Harrisburg, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
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Overview

  • An arsonist set fire to Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro’s official residence in Harrisburg early Sunday morning during Passover celebrations.
  • The fire caused significant damage to a portion of the residence but was extinguished without any injuries reported.
  • Governor Shapiro and his family were safely evacuated by Pennsylvania State Police, with assistance from Capitol Police, after being awakened at 2 a.m.
  • The Pennsylvania State Police are leading a comprehensive multiagency investigation into the incident, which has raised concerns about security and potential motives.
  • The high-profile nature of the attack has drawn national attention, given Shapiro’s potential candidacy for the 2028 presidential election.