The Governor of Pennsylvania, Josh Shapiro's home was set on fire in arson attack; No motive is yet revealed today news

Pennsylvania governor Josh Shapiro said an arson set fire to the governor’s home in Harrisburg early Sunday, who asked for an evacuation of his family from 2am. The fire did significant damage, and state police confirmed it was arson. A $ 10,000 reward was offered for information. Hours after celebrating Passover with his family, the official residence of Governor Josh Shapiro was targeted in an arson attack (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File) (AP) Pennsylvania -Governor Josh Shapiro revealed on Sunday (April 13) that an arson has set fire to the official governor’s home. “My family and I woke up at about 2am last night from the door of Pennsylvania police to the door of Pennsylvania police after an arson set fire to the governor’s residence,” Shapiro said in a position on social media. “Thank God Nobody was injured and the fire was extinguished.” Passover celebrations turn a few hours before the fire, Shapiro -which is Jewish -posted a photo of his family’s Passover table and shared the holiday moment within the mansion. Authorities said the Shapiro family was in another part of the house and was unharmed when the fire broke out. The first respondents praised in a follow -up message, and Shapiro expressed gratitude to law enforcement and emergency personnel. ‘We stand with the law enforcement every day and first responders who are in danger of protecting our communities. Last night they did this for our family – and Lori and I are eternally grateful that they kept us safe. ‘ Significant damage reports that the Pennsylvania State Police, which leads the investigation, confirmed that the fire had caused “a significant damage to part of the residence”. “While the fire was extinguished successfully, it caused a significant amount of damage to part of the residence,” the agency said in a statement. “While the investigation is underway, the state police are prepared to say at this time that it was an arson.” No motive revealed, but officials did not give a motive behind the attack. Investigators offer a $ 10,000 reward for information leading to a arrest and conviction. 2028 Speculation Shapiro, a Democrat from an important swing -state, is generally seen as a potential candidate for the presidential race of 2028. The governor divides his time between the Harrisburg Mansion and his personal home in Abington, about 100 miles away. First published: 13 Apr 2025, 23:52 IST