Sunday, June 8, 2008

Governor's Mansion burns; arson possible

Sad time for Texans. Thank goodness the furniture and artwork were removed for renovation. Structurally it may be a loss unfortunately...
AUSTIN, TEXAS (KXAN)--The smell of heavy smoke blankets downtown Austin, TX as firefighters manage hot-spots from a fire that has completely gutted the Governor's Mansion.
The Texas Fire Marshal's Office says it has evidence that arson may be the cause of an overnight fire which has gutted the state's Governor's Office.
Paul Maldanado from the state Fire Marshal's Office says agency is reviewing eyewitness reports and surveillance video. Maldanado says there is "evidence that somebody was here" and possibly started the fire, but declined to offer any further details...(more)

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