Pennsylvania Governor's residence set on fire, one arrested

In US, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro revealed on Sunday that an arsonist set fire to the official Governor’s Residence in Harrisburg, prompting an emergency evacuation of his family in the early hours of the morning.Shapiro said in a social media post. Authorities said the Shapiro family was in a different section of the house and were unharmed when the fire broke out.
Shapiro, a Democrat from a key swing state, is widely seen as a potential candidate for the 2028 presidential race. The Governor divides his time between the Harrisburg mansion and his personal home in Abington, roughly 100 miles away.

Last night at about 2AM, my family and I woke up to bangs on the door from the Pennsylvania State Police after an arsonist set fire to the Governor’s Residence in Harrisburg.

The Harrisburg Bureau of Fire was on the scene and while they worked to put out the fire, we were…

— Governor Josh Shapiro (@GovernorShapiro) April 13, 2025

A man was arrested and will face charges including attempted murder, terrorism and attempted arson in an early morning fire that badly damaged the Pennsylvania governor’s mansion and forced Gov. Josh Shapiro, his family and guests to quickly escape, authorities said Sunday.Pennsylvania State Police Col. Christopher Paris identified the man in custody as Cody Balmer, 38, of Harrisburg.