Suspected Arson At Bill Clinton's Arkansas Birthplace

Arson is suspected in a blaze that heavily damaged the birthplace of Bill Clinton early Christmas morning, reports CBS Shreveport, Louisiana affiliate KSLA-TV.

The fire at the William J. Clinton Birthplace, in Hope, Arkansas, broke out around 3:20 a.m. Friday.

According to Hope Police Chief J.R. Wilson, the fire is under investigation, but arson is suspected.

The building, which is designated a National Historic Site, was heavily damaged. The site is operated, staffed and maintained by the National Park Service.
Other buildings on the property, including the National Park headquarters and gift shop, weren't involved.

The house was owned by Mr. Clinton's grandparents, and is where the 42nd president spent the first four years of his life.

Federal authorities were on their way to Hope to assist local authorities with the investigation.