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Arson Investigation Underway After Fire at Bayer Executive’s New Jersey Home

Authorities are probing the March 4 incident involving multiple agencies, with no injuries reported and the family unharmed.

This May 13, 2015, file photo, shows the North American headquarters of Bayer Healthcare in Whippany, N.J.
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Overview

  • A fire occurred at the home of a Bayer pharmaceutical executive in Madison, New Jersey, on March 4, and is being investigated as arson.
  • The fire caused no significant damage, and no injuries were reported; the family residing in the home is safe.
  • At least eight agencies, including the FBI, NYPD, and New Jersey State Police, are involved in the investigation.
  • The incident follows heightened security concerns for healthcare executives after the December murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
  • Bayer has faced scrutiny in recent years, including lawsuits related to its Roundup herbicide, though the company denies any wrongdoing in those cases.