Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and his family were forced to evacuate the governor’s mansion after an arsonist set it on fire during Passover while they were sleeping, he announced.

Cody Balmer, 38, allegedly admitted he set fire to the governor's mansion to Pennsylvania State Police troopers on April 13, 2025, due to his feelings towards the governor.

A 38-year-old man has been arrested in connection with an arson at the Pennsylvania governor’s house as the governor and his family slept inside. Harrisburg Bureau of Fire responded to the fire ...

Cody Allen Balmer, 38, of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, was arrested and charged with attempted murder, aggravated arson, burglary, terrorism and related offenses tied to the fire at Gov. Josh Shapiro ...