HARRISBURG, Pa. — A 38-year-old man pleaded guilty Tuesday to charges including attempted murder and arson for setting fires inside the official residence of Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro while Shapiro, his family and others were inside.

Cody Balmer was sentenced under a plea deal to 25 to 50 years in state prison.

No one was injured but the April 13 fire did considerable damage to the governor's mansion. Shapiro said the attack has made his family feel unsafe. He said he supports the plea agreement.

What to know about the case:

How was the fire set?

Authorities say Balmer climbed over an iron security fence, used gasoline in beer bottles to ignite a dining room and entertaining space, broke a window to crawl inside, then kicked at a door leading to where the Shapiros and guests were

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