⭕ BREAKING HARD: FIRE BREAKS OUT at Congressman Mike Simpson’s DC Townhouse
🔸 Idaho Rep. Mike Simpson confirms his Arlington home caught fire early Wednesday.
🔸 Thankfully, no injuries reported — Fire Dept. and Capitol Police responded swiftly.
🔸 Simpson thanks first… pic.twitter.com/LkUFJmzLRQ— thehardnewsdaily (@TheHardNewsD) June 6, 2025
In a startling incident on Wednesday morning, U.S. Representative Mike Simpson (R-ID) confirmed via social media that his Arlington townhouse was engulfed in flames. A video posted by the Congressman on X (formerly Twitter) showed visible smoke damage, but he reassured the public that no one was injured in the blaze.
I am grateful to the Arlington Fire Department and the U.S. Capitol Police for their fast actions. All individuals are free from harm, as per Simpson and fire crews were seen on the scene.
Even though the reason for the fire is uncertain, Simpson’s house in Arlington is part of the area where many congressional members stay during their sessions. The incident has sparked both concern and online chatter, with some calling 2025 the year that even “politics are on fire—literally.”
Since 1999, Simpson has been representing Idaho’s 2nd Congressional District and is recognized for his achievement in appropriations and environmental policy. The way he remained calm and thankful during chaos received backing from both the public and the legislators.
The Congressman did not say exactly how much damage there was or if he will move somewhere else for a while. The officials will look into what happened in the days to come.
The country has seen a lot of political excitement recently and it seems that not even lawmakers’ homes are safe from sudden chaos.
