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Chico Man Pleads No Contest to Arson Charge in Bidwell Mansion Fire

Wednesday, February 5

Kevin Alexander Carlson, 30, of Chico, is set to enter a no contest plea in Butte County Superior Court to a felony charge of arson of a structure with the use of an accelerant, as announced by Butte County District Attorney Mike Ramsey. Carlson... Read More.

Arrest Made in Bidwell Mansion Arson Case

Friday, January 3

BIDWELL MANSION ARSON ARREST: Kevin Alexander Carlson (30) in custody at Butte County Jail BCFAC News 1/3/2025 Chico, CA - A 30-year-old Chico man, Kevin Alexander Carlson, has been arrested in connection with the Bidwell Mansion fire that occurred on December 11.Carlson was taken into... Read More.

Devastating Blaze Consumes Chicos Iconic Bidwell Mansion

Wednesday, December 11

Chico's historic Bidwell Mansion was destroyed by fire early Wednesday morning.The fire was reported around 3:15 a.m. Wednesday at 525 Esplanade. The entire structure was engulfed in flames. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Asst. Fire Chief Chris Zinko told Action News... Read More.

BLM Donates Fire Engine to Fort Bidwell Volunteer FD

Thursday, December 15

This year, the Bureau of Land Management donated a fire engine to a third rural volunteer fire department.A wildland fire engine has been given to the Fort Bidwell Volunteer Fire Department, a small Modoc County department that often partners with the BLM and other... Read More.