“The incident is under investigation by multiple agencies, including the NARA Office of the Inspector General,” the National Archives said in a statement.

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Why would someone want to set fire to the National Archives? We don’t know for sure, but we can say with some certainty that they’re a bad person.

The building first opened in 1935 and is home to some of the country’s most important historical records. The National Archives is a vital institution for researchers around the world who are looking for everything from important presidential papers to historically significant photos. It even houses the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution, the Articles of Confederation, and the Bill of Rights.

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Anyone with information about the arsonist is encouraged to contact the NARA OIG hotline by phone at 1-800-786-2551 or by sending a tip via the National Archives website.