Governor Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania and his family were evacuated early Sunday after an arson attack caused significant damage to the governor's residence. The Pennsylvania State Police alerted the Shapiro family around 2 a.m., ensuring their safety by evacuating them while firefighters doused the flames. Shapiro expressed gratitude for the swift actions of law enforcement and fire responders. Fortunately, no one was injured, but the investigation into the incident remains active with no suspect identified.
Every day, we stand with the law enforcement and first responders who run towards danger to protect our communities, the governor said. Last night, they did so for our family.
The State Police said in a statement that the fire caused a significant amount of damage to a portion of the residence.
Mr. Shapiro, a Democrat, said on social media that the Pennsylvania State Police woke up his family by banging on the door around 2 a.m.
The police did not identify a suspect and said the investigation was ongoing.
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