A fire broke out outside Sen. Bernie Sanders’ Burlington, Vt., office, with authorities suspecting arson as the cause. No injuries were reported, but staff members were inside the building at the time. The fire was significant, engulfing the door and part of the vestibule, hindering the staff’s ability to exit. Fortunately, the sprinkler system was able to extinguish most of the fire.
Police believe the suspect, a male, poured an accelerant on the door before setting it on fire and fleeing the scene. The motive behind the arson is still unclear, and the suspect remains at large. Burlington police released an image of the man they are seeking in connection to the incident. Sanders himself was not present in the office when the fire started, occurring around 10:45 a.m.
The office building suffered significant water damage due to the sprinkler system and moderate fire damage to the office door. Sanders’ office did not provide a comment on the incident. The suspect’s identity and motive remain unknown at this time. Police are actively investigating the case and seeking leads to apprehend the individual responsible for the arson outside Sanders’ office in Burlington.
Authorities are focused on finding the suspect who set fire to Sen. Bernie Sanders’ office, causing significant damage to the building. The fire was extinguished by the sprinkler system, preventing any injuries to staff inside the office. The suspect, who is described as a male, set the door ablaze with an accelerant and fled the scene. Police are unsure of the motive behind the arson and have released an image of the individual they are seeking.
The incident occurred while Sanders was not in the office, and police are working to identify and locate the suspect responsible. The office building sustained water damage from the sprinkler system activation and fire damage to the door leading to the senator’s office. Sanders’ office has not provided a response to inquiries about the fire outside the building. As authorities continue to investigate the case, the focus remains on apprehending the suspect and understanding the reasons behind the arson attempt.
