Florida gubernatorial candidate alleges arson at Madison home

A Republican gubernatorial candidate says he believes someone intentionally started a fire on his Madison property.

On Monday evening, James Fishback hosted a rally at his home, where charred grass along the edge of the property near the sidewalk was visible.

He said the incident happened Sunday night while he and his staffers were working in the home.

“Well, I don’t think it’s a coincidence that your grass suddenly incinerates right next to the side of your house when you are visiting your house for the first time in weeks. That is the mother of coincidences,” he said.

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