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Here's everything we know so far after an arsonist set fire to the Pennsylvania Governor's Residence in Harrisburg Sunday.
HARRISBURG, Pa. - New details have emerged after officials say Governor Josh Shapiro's home in Harrisburg was set on fire Sunday morning.
Pictures of the damage done to the governor's residence have been released.
The backstory:
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Officials provide update after Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro's residence was set on fire.
On Sunday at around 2:00 a.m. crews responded to reports of a fire at the Governor’s Residence on North Front Street.
Gov. Shaprio and his family were inside the home as the fire broke out.
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating an act of arson carried out at the Governor's Residence in Harrisburg while Gov. Josh Shapiro and his family were sleeping inside.
While fire crews extinguished the blaze, an active search of the property ensued.
The fire caused significant damage to parts of the home.
Pictures of the damage caused
HARRISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA - APRIL 13: Extensive fire damage to the Pennsylvania Governor's Mansion and Gov. Josh Shapiro's residence is seen during a press conference on April 13, 2025 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Authorities have one suspect, Cody Balmer, in custody and say that the suspect accessed the property from a fence in the back. (Photo by Matthew Hatcher/Getty Images)
HARRISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA - APRIL 13: Extensive fire damage to the Pennsylvania Governor's Mansion and Gov. Josh Shapiro's residence is seen during a press conference on April 13, 2025 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Authorities have one suspect, Cody Balmer, in custody and say that the suspect accessed the property from a fence in the back. (Photo by Matthew Hatcher/Getty Images)
HARRISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA - APRIL 13: Extensive fire damage to the Pennsylvania Governor's Mansion and Gov. Josh Shapiro's residence is seen during a press conference on April 13, 2025 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Authorities have one suspect, Cody Balmer, in custody and say that the suspect accessed the property from a fence in the back. (Photo by Matthew Hatcher/Getty Images)
HARRISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA - APRIL 13: Extensive fire damage to the Pennsylvania Governor's Mansion and Gov. Josh Shapiro's residence is seen during a press conference on April 13, 2025 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Authorities have one suspect, Cody Balmer, in custody and say that the suspect accessed the property from a fence in the back. (Photo by Matthew Hatcher/Getty Images)
Governor Josh Shapiro and the Pennsylvania State Police provide an update on the act of arson that took place at the Governor's Residence.
Governor Josh Shapiro and the Pennsylvania State Police provide an update on the act of arson that took place at the Governor's Residence.
Governor Josh Shapiro and the Pennsylvania State Police provide an update on the act of arson that took place at the Governor's Residence.
Governor Josh Shapiro and the Pennsylvania State Police provide an update on the act of arson that took place at the Governor's Residence.
Governor Josh Shapiro and the Pennsylvania State Police provide an update on the act of arson that took place at the Governor's Residence.
Governor Josh Shapiro and the Pennsylvania State Police provide an update on the act of arson that took place at the Governor's Residence.
Governor Josh Shapiro and the Pennsylvania State Police provide an update on the act of arson that took place at the Governor's Residence.
Governor Josh Shapiro and the Pennsylvania State Police provide an update on the act of arson that took place at the Governor's Residence.
HARRISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA - APRIL 13: Extensive fire damage to the Pennsylvania Governor's Mansion and Gov. Josh Shapiro's residence is seen during a press conference on April 13, 2025 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Authorities have one suspect, Cody Balmer, in custody and say that the suspect accessed the property from a fence in the back. (Photo by Matthew Hatcher/Getty Images)
HARRISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA - APRIL 13: Extensive fire damage to the Pennsylvania Governor's Mansion and Gov. Josh Shapiro's residence is seen during a press conference on April 13, 2025 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Authorities have one suspect, Cody Balmer, in custody and say that the suspect accessed the property from a fence in the back. (Photo by Matthew Hatcher/Getty Images)
Officials released images of the damage done to the Governor's Residence.
Everyone inside the residence safely evacuated and no one was injured.
Pennsylvania State Police say they arrested 38-year-old Cody Balmer of Harrisburg for the arson.
Officials say Balmer hopped over the fence, broke into the residence and set the fire using a homemade device. The act occurred over several minutes.
HARRISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA - APRIL 13: Police stand out front of the Pennsylvania Governor's Mansion after a portion of the property was damaged in an arson fire overnight on April 13, 2025 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro an …
Balmer evaded an active search on the property and hopped over the fence to escape the scene, officials say.
After further investigation, police located and apprehended Balmer in Harrisburg Sunday afternoon.
He will be charged with attempted murder, terrorism, aggravated arson and aggravated assault.
What's next:
This investigation will continue with the PSP, the FBI and other law enforcement agencies.
The Source: The information in this story is from the Governor's Office and Pennsylvania State Police.
