Harrisburg, PA – On April 13, 2025, at approximately 2:00 a.m., members of the Harrisburg Bureau of Fire responded to the Governor’s 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.
The Governor 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.