Bidwell Mansion Fire Reported as Arson
Officials with California State Parks says the burning down
of the historic Bidwell Mansion was arson.....
Aaron Wright is the District Chief for California State Parks.
He says they have opened up an arson investigation into the
loss of the 156 year-old Bidwell Mansion. Last Wednesday the centerpiece of downtown Chico burst into flames. Witnesses say they saw someone
leaving the scene.
Wright says all evidence collected from the site
leads them to believe the mansion was intentionally
set on fire. He says they are following all leads collected
in the immediate aftermath of the fire.
The Bidwell Mansion Fund has been set up
by the North Valley Community Foundation to help
in efforts to rebuild, memorialize and commemorate
the Bidwell Mansion.

