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Suspect Arrested in Arson Attack on Pennsylvania Governor's Residence

Cody Balmer, 38, faces charges including arson and terrorism after a fire caused significant damage to Governor Josh Shapiro's official residence in Harrisburg.

  • Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and his family were safely evacuated after a fire broke out at the governor's official residence early Sunday morning.
  • The fire caused significant property damage but was successfully extinguished by the Harrisburg Bureau of Fire, with no injuries reported.
  • Authorities have arrested 38-year-old Cody Balmer, who is accused of breaking into the residence and using a homemade incendiary device.
  • Balmer faces multiple charges, including arson, terrorism, and aggravated assault against a public official, according to law enforcement officials.
  • Governor Shapiro, a prominent Democratic leader, condemned the incident as part of a troubling rise in politically motivated violence.
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