US EditionChico Man Arrested for Arson in Historic Bidwell Mansion Fire
- A fire occurred at the historic Bidwell Mansion in Chico, CA on December 11th, and it was later determined to be arson.
- 30-Year-Old Kevin Carlson was arrested for the arson by officers from California State Parks, CAL FIRE, and Chico Police.
- Carlson faces multiple charges, including arson, and a news conference is scheduled for Monday to discuss the arrest.
- The mansion, completed in 1868, is a California historical landmark, and State Parks is assessing its future with community input.
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Los Angeles Times
arcamax.comNorthern California man arrested on suspicion of starting fire that ravaged historic Bidwell Mansion
A 30-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of deliberately starting a fire that ravaged the historic Bidwell Mansion, an iconic landmark in Chico, California, and the former home of the city's founder, authorities said.
Arrest made in fire that destroyed historic California mansion
California State Parks announced the arrest of a suspect in connection with a fire in mid-December that destroyed the historic Bidwell Mansion in Northern California. The state agency said that it worked with other state and local law enforcement to arrest the suspect, Kevin Alexander Carlson, 30, on January 2. Carlson now faces felony arson charges, along with other charges, and was booked at the Butte County Jail, a news release from Californ…
Chico man arrested for arson of Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park
A photo of Kevin Alexander Carlson, 30, of Chico, Calif., superimposed on top of an image of the Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park on fire on Dec. 11, 2024. The fire was determined to have been caused by arson and Carlson was arrested as a suspect. (Courtesy: Chico Fire Department/Butte County Jail)
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