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CHICO — California State Parks today announced the official launch of the Reimagine Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park planning effort. This begins a community-centered process to reflect and shape the future of the park after an arson fire destroyed much of the mansion, an iconic Chico landmark, in December 2024.
CHICO - California State Parks is beginning the cleanup phase at Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park. Starting this week, a contractor will clear debris around the historic mansion that was severely damaged in an arson fire on Dec. 11, 2024. Work will include removing all fire-damaged debris around the perimeter of the main historic brick structure.
CHICO – Officers with California State Parks, CAL FIRE’s Office of the State Fire Marshal, Chico Police Department, and the California State University, Chico Police Department on the afternoon of Jan. 2 arrested a suspect on felony arson charges in connection with the Dec. 11 fire that severely damaged Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park. Kevin Alexander Carlson, 30, of Chico, was taken into custody and booked at the Butte County Jail on multiple charges, including Penal Code 451(c) Arson.
CHICO – Around 3 a.m. today, a fire broke out at Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park and severely damaged the mansion. Chico Fire Department responded and worked to save what remains of the historic building. The incident is under investigation and California State Parks is working with allied agencies, including CAL FIRE’s Office of the State Fire Marshall, Chico Fire Department, Chico Police Department, and California State University, Chico.
