A fire, suspected to be arson, forced Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and his family to evacuate their Harrisburg residence early on Sunday morning. Firefighters were called around 2 a.m., and state troopers helped ensure the family's safety without injuries. The fire caused significant damage, and while no arrests have been made, state police are investigating and offering a reward for information. Governor Shapiro expressed gratitude to first responders and condemned violence against public officials, emphasizing the importance of protecting democracy and encouraging civic engagement.
"Every day, we stand with the law enforcement and first responders who run towards danger to protect our communities. Last night, they did so for our family - and Lori and I are eternally grateful to them for keeping us safe."
"I won't speculate on motivations, but I will say that targeting elected officials and their family members with violence is never acceptable. These sorts of acts deter good people from pursuing public service at a time when we desperately need more Americans to participate in our democracy."
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