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.

California State Parks has begun debris cleanup at Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park after the December arson fire. The ...

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.

Teague said the hazardous debris cleanup should be completed by the end of July. Structural assessments will follow to determine the next steps. Assessments will also be conducted by state ...

CHICO — The heart of Chico is broken today. 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.

Bidwell Mansion, completed in 1868, was the centerpiece of Chico’s pioneer days. John and Annie Bidwell entertained presidents, generals and prominent activists during its hey-day.

CHICO — The heart of Chico is broken today. 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 ...

Three months after Chico’s 156-year-old Bidwell Mansion was deliberately set ablaze, 30-year-old Kevin Andrew Carlson was sentenced Wednesday to the maximum 11 years in state prison for ...

CHICO, Calif. — A fire has severely damaged one of the most famous homes in Northern California. The famous Bidwell Mansion caught fire around 3:30 a.m. Wednesday in Chico.

Bidwell Mansion, completed in 1868, was the centerpiece of Chico’s pioneer days. John and Annie Bidwell entertained presidents, generals and prominent activists during its hey-day.

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.