Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said he and his family woke up to Pennsylvania State Police at their door about an arsonist who “set fire to the Governor’s Residence in Harrisburg.”

“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,” Shapiro said.

“The Harrisburg Bureau of Fire was on the scene and while they worked to put out the fire, we were evacuated from the Residence safely by Pennsylvania State Police and assisted by Capitol Police. Thank God no one was injured and the fire was extinguished. 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,” he continued.

“@PAStatePolice is on the scene leading this investigation and will keep the public updated,” he added.

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

Per York Daily Record:

A fire at the Pennsylvania Governor’s Residence in Harrisburg on Sunday morning is being investigated as an arson, according to state police.

Gov. Josh Shapiro and his family were in different area of the residence at the time of the fire and were able to evacuate safely, the news release states. They were not injured.

Firefighters responded around 2 a.m. to the residence on North Front Street in Harrisburg for a report of a fire, the release states.

“While the fire was successfully extinguished, it caused a significant amount of damage to a portion of the residence,” according to a PSP Tips Facebook page.

“While the investigation is ongoing, the State Police is prepared to say at this time that this was an act of arson,” the release states.

State police remain on the scene, the release states. The investigation involves a multiple agencies.

A reward of up to $10,000 is being offered through PSP Tips for the arrest and conviction of whoever is responsible for the fire. Anyone with information may call 1-800-4PA TIPS (1-800-472-8477), the release states.

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro’s home set on fire by arsonist while his family slept https://t.co/QIZnnsWVJG pic.twitter.com/DJMas8GFCH

— New York Post (@nypost) April 13, 2025

🚨BREAKING: Arsonist set fire to Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro’s residence while his family was asleep inside.

The Governor and his family were forced to evacuate after the blaze broke out—just hours after he had celebrated the Jewish holiday of Passover.

State police are… pic.twitter.com/wQAlGCOTd9

— I Meme Therefore I Am 🇺🇸 (@ImMeme0) April 13, 2025

From the New York Post:

The fire was deemed as an “act of arson” and caused a “significant amount of damage” to the residence, according to Pennsylvania State Police.

Fortunately, Shapiro and his family were sleeping in a different part of the home from where the fire was located, police added.

The high profile Democratic governor is seen as a possible top contender for the White House in 2028, and was strongly considered as Kamala Harris’ running-mate in 2024.

Investigators are offering a $10,000 reward for tips that lead to the arrest of a suspect.

The Governor’s Residence stands at 2035 North Front Street and has served as the home of eight governors and their families since 1968.