Texas Governor's Mansion Fire

A fire on June 8, 2008, severely damaged the mansion of the governor of Texas. Investigators quickly determined the fire was the result of arson.¹

On July 29, 2008, the Texas Department of Public Safety released a short video showing the suspected culprit fleeing the scene.²

Fast Facts

1. Fire took place on June 8, 2008
2. Investigators believe the cause to be arson
3. Mansion was 152 years old³
4. Mansion sustained serious damage³
5. Governor Rick Perry and his family were not in the house at the time³
6. Mansion was undergoing renovations³
7. A $50,000 reward has been offered
8. Anyone with information has been asked to call 512-506-2849 or 512-506-2861

The Video

The 14 second video shows an unidentified suspect walking behind the mansion shortly before the fire began. It features another clip showing what is thought to be the same man running away from the scene after the fire had started.⁴

Officials claim they also posses a video of the man tossing something at the mansion.⁴

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