Texas Governor's Mansion Up in Flames: Arson

Image from source, KXAN

I don't have a huge affinity for Texas (after having spent a sweltering summer in San Antonio; yuck), but it is always sad to see a chunk of history wiped out. OK, yeah, I was a bit more broken up about Universal Studios losing the Back to the Future set, but still. . .

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Fire destroys Governor's Mansion: Intentionally Set

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 Marshall'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 Marshall'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. . .

Read more at: KXAN