Portland-area mayor's home targeted by arson suspect who allegedly set fire by garage, fled scene

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Authorities are investigating an arson case reported at the home of the mayor of a Portland suburb.

The incident happened in Vancouver, Washington, a city of nearly 191,000 people just nine miles north of Portland city center. 

Local outlets, including The Columbian and KGW, confirmed that the incident happened at Vancouver Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle’s home Monday evening while she was away at a City Council meeting. 

It reportedly was the mayor’s husband, Terry Ogle, who confronted the suspect. 

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The scene of an arson incident outside Vancouver, Washington's mayor's home.  (FOX 12 Oregon )

In a brief press release, Vancouver police said officers responded at approximately 9:37 p.m. on Monday to the report of arson in progress at an area residence.

"The homeowner confronted an individual who was setting a fire near the garage of the home and the suspect fled on foot," police said. "The homeowner was able to extinguish the fire. Vancouver Police set up containment and conducted a K9 track. The suspect was not located."

Police presence outside the home of Vancouver Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle. (FOX 12 Oregon )

Vancouver police responded to an arson incident at Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle's home.  (FOX 12 Oregon )

Vancouver Police Department arson investigators and the Vancouver Fire Marshal’s Office are continuing the investigation. No further information was immediately released. 

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Fox News Digital reached out to McEnerny-Ogle’s office and Vancouver police early Tuesday morning, seeking more information on a potential motive and whether investigators believe the mayor’s home was targeted because of her political office.