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Fire damages portion of governor’s residence; probe underway

Gov. Josh Shapiro speaks at a press conference in Harisburg, Pa., on Monday, Feb. 24, 2025.

HARRISBURG — An early morning fire has damaged the governor’s residence.

Pennsylvania State Police report at 2 a.m. Sunday, members of the Harrisburg Bureau of Fire responded to the residence, located on North Front Street, Harrisburg City, Dauphin County, for the report of a fire. While the investigation is ongoing, the State Police is prepared to say at this time that this was an act of arson.

While the fire was successfully extinguished, it caused a significant amount of damage to a portion of the residence.

Gov. Josh Shapiro and his family were present in a different part of the residence. They were evacuated safely and were not injured.

The Pennsylvania State Police, Troop H is currently on scene and spearheading a multi-agency investigation.

There is a reward of up to $10,000 offered through PSP Tips for the arrest and conviction for the individual(s) responsible. Anyone with information should call 1-800-4PA TIPS (1-800-472-8477).

No additional information will be released at this time. However, this is a fast-moving investigation, and details will be provided as appropriate.

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