The Bidwell Mansion, a California State Park, was engulfed in flames around 3 a.m. on Wednesday, Chico Fire Department Deputy Chief of Operations Chris Zinko told USA TODAY.

The Bidwell Mansion, home to Chico founder John Bidwell and his wife Annie from 1868 to 1900, was a symbol of 19th-century innovation, featuring modern amenities like running water and gas ...

Carlson, 30, was sentenced Wednesday to 11 years in state prison — the maximum penalty for felony arson — after admitting to setting fire to Bidwell Mansion, an act that stunned the city and ...

The debris removal at the Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park was originally slated for late June of 2025, following its ...

CHICO – The historic Bidwell Mansion in Chico, California went up in flames early Wednesday morning, destroying the building. Firefighters responded to the scene at the Bidwell Mansion State ...

CHICO — Bidwell Mansion, which stood as the iconic symbol of Chico for nearly 160 years, was destroyed by fire this week. Related Articles. San Jose officials intensify quest to clean up ...

Bidwell Mansion caught fire just after 3 a.m. Wednesday, fire officials told Chico-area news outlets. Chico Fire Department Assistant Chief Chris Zinko told KHSL-TV’s Action News Now that ...

Bidwell Mansion, the home of John and Annie Bidwell that stood as the town’s iconic symbol for nearly 160 years, has been destroyed by fire — potentially arson.

Bidwell Mansion is part of a state historical park. The three-story Victorian home housed 26 rooms and was constructed by California pioneer John Bidwell in 1868.

According to the Bidwell Mansion Association, Bidwell was one of the first to cross the Sierra Nevada at age 22. By the time he created Chico, Bidwell had purchased 30,000 acres of land.

According to the Bidwell Mansion Association, Bidwell was one of the first to cross the Sierra Nevada at age 22. By the time he created Chico, Bidwell had purchased 30,000 acres of land.