Harrisburg Fire Chief Brian Enterraline closed the door to save a life during a fire that ran through the Pennsylvania governor’s mansion.
Enterline said at a media conference Monday that his department faced challenges finding where the fire is and gaining admission to the complex.
“We can’t just drive a truck in front of things,” Enterline said. “We had to cut some gates.”
The fire chief said he was able to “lock that fire out of spread quickly” once access was obtained.
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Fire damage inside the Pennsylvania governor’s mansion is shown following an obvious arson attack early Sunday morning. (Commonwealth Media Services)
“When I got there about 15 minutes later, it was a very surreal scene,” he added, saying he was a very important firefighter who saved the evidence left behind by the alleged arsonist for investigators.
“For the governor and his family, the doors are closed between that main part of the ballroom and the corridor, leading to the main and master stairs that go upstairs,” Enterline said. “It’s a completely different fire, and it’s likely that most of the time that door wasn’t closed.”
Pennsylvania State Police arrested the suspect after the governor’s mansion was set on fire.
Soot dyed placards for children ads Passover crafts. (Commonwealth Media Services)
Enterline said the governor’s mansion was built in 1968 and hopes it will be added during the remodel, as there is no fire control system.
Cody Balmer, 38, of Harrisburg; PennsylvaniaHe is currently undergoing treatment at the hospital due to a “health event not related to this incident or his arrest,” the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP).
Cody Ballmer, 38, is charged with attempted murder, robbery, robbery, terrorism and related crimes after allegedly causing a fire in the mansion of Gov. Josh Shapiro on April 13, 2025. (Dawphin County District Attorney’s Office)
Ballmer is charged with domestic terrorism, worsening, worsening assault, criminal murder and other counts, according to criminal charges released Monday.
During his meeting with El Salvador President Naive Buquere, President Donald Trump was asked if he knew Ballmer’s potential motives.
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“No, I’m not, but I understand that the attackers weren’t fans of Trump,” Trump said. “From what I read and what I was told, the attackers were basically no fans of anyone, probably just a job.
