Gov. Josh Shapiro and his family escape fire set at the Governor's Residence: PA police

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.

Governor Josh Shapiro issues statement after fire

Shapiro issued the following statement this morning:

“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 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.

“PA State Police is on the scene leading this investigation and will keep the public updated.”