MADISON, N.J. (1010 WINS) – A fire at the New Jersey home of a Bayer executive is reportedly being investigated as a case of arson—and the FBI has joined the case.
The FBI's Newark office is assisting with the investigation into the fire at a residence in Madison around 7:30 a.m. on March 4, ABC News reported Thursday, citing law enforcement sources.
The Morris County Prosecutor's Office said the fire was quickly extinguished by firefighters and that there were no reported injuries or significant damage to the home.
In a statement, Bayer said, “The safety and security of our employees are of utmost importance to Bayer. The incident is under active investigation. We appreciate the quick response of local law enforcement.”
No arrests have been reported in the fire, which comes as the health care industry reels from the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Midtown Manhattan on Dec. 4.
Luigi Mangione, 26, faces state and federal charges, including murder in furtherance of terrorism, in Thompson's killing.
Online threats against high-profile executives since the shooting have referenced “the CEO's murder as inspiration,” according to a Homeland Security report obtained by ABC News.