The 156-year-old landmark, central to Chico's identity, was engulfed in flames early Wednesday, leaving its future uncertain

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Famous Bidwell Mansion destroyed by fire in Chico

The Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park in Chico, California, has been nearly destroyed by a fire that broke out in the early hours of Dec. 11.
According to California State Parks, the park has been closed as officials assess the damage. The buildings around the mansion are still intact.
“This is a devastating loss for California State Parks, for the Chico community, and all who cherish the history embodied by the Bidwell Mansion,” California St…

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California’s Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park Severely Damaged by Fire

The famous Bidwell Mansion caught fire around 3:30 a.m. Wednesday in Chico. A photo from Action News Now shows the property engulfed in flames.

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The response from local authorities and historical preservation groups will be crucial in addressing this loss and planning for future commemorations of the mansion's legacy.

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Iconic Bidwell mansion in Chico destroyed by early-morning fire; here's all you need to know

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Raging Fire Destroys Historic Mansion

Chico's 156-year-old Bidwell Mansion, a Victorian landmark, was destroyed in a fire during renovations. An investigation is ongoing.

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Fire destroys Northern California's Bidwell Mansion, icon of Chico history

A historic mansion that was an icon in Chico, California was badly damaged in an early morning fire on Wednesday. The Bidwell Mansion, which has been in central Chico for more than 150 years, was left gutted by the fire, which started around 3 a.m. Several fire agencies responded to the emergency, which did not damage any other structures.  "For over a century, this beloved landmark has stood as a testament to the legacy of John and Annie Bidwel…

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Fire destroys historic Northern California mansion

Bidwell Mansion stood as the iconic symbol of Chico for 160 years.

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Historic Northern California mansion destroyed by fire

The future of the historic Bidwell Mansion and its surrounding grounds is uncertain. However, community members are engaging in discussions to brainstorm creati

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Fund established to preserve Bidwell Mansion's history amid uncertainty over its future

CHICO — The smoke that hovered throughout Chico on Wednesday morning carried small pieces of the city’s history after leaving only a charred skeleton of the local icon, the Bidwell Mansion. In the wake of the mansion burning, the city is left to grapple with the loss of more than a century of history. “It’s really sad,” said Steve Schoonover with the Bidwell Mansion Association. “You know, people don’t realize how unusual it is to have the house…

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Timeline: A brief history of the iconic Bidwell Mansion

In the early hours of December 11, a Californian landmark went up in flames. The Bidwell Mansion was a historic home surrounded by land that was classified as a state park. The local fire department received a report of an illegal burn at the site but the entire building had already been engulfed by the time they arrived. Investigators are examining video footage of an individual seen leaving the area at the time of the fire. The Italian villa-s…

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