Suspected Bidwell Mansion arsonist driven by 'very left-wing' politics, officials say
Kevin Carlson, 30, faces felony arson charges for allegedly setting the fire that destroyed Chico's historic Bidwell Mansion.
Authorities detail how Bidwell Mansion was set ablaze — and what led to arson suspect’s arrest
Investigators combed through thousands of videos to eventually identify the man suspected of burning the historic mansion.
'Connecting the dots': District Attorney shares how investigators identified Bidwell Mansion arson suspect
Officials on Friday said they arrested a person in connection with a fire that destroyed one of Northern California's most famous homes.
New details on Bidwell Mansion arson suspect
30-year-old Kevin Alexander Carlson, of Chico, was arrested in connection to the suspected arson. The arrest was announced by California State Parks on Jan. 3. The fire itself started early on Dec. 11 and caused severe damage to the 26-room building, which was undergoing renovations before the fire broke out.
TRACING THE STEPS OF ARSON SUSPECT: Bidwell Mansion fire burned for an hour before it was reported, DA says
Kevin Alexander Carlson, 30, was charged with the crime of arson to a structure or forest with an enhancement of using a “device designed to accelerate the fire,” carrying a potential
Surveillance and explosive details emerge in Bidwell Mansion arson case; Suspect arrested
In a press conference today, Butte County District Attorney Mike Ramsey unveiled new details regarding the events leading up to the fire that destroyed the Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park.
Arrest made in Bidwell Mansion arson: 30-year-old accused of starting fire at CA landmark
Authorities have arrested a Chico man in connection with the intentional blaze that destroyed Chico’s historic Bidwell Mansion in December, California State Parks officials announced Friday.
Chico man arrested on suspicion of arson in fire that severely damaged historic Bidwell Mansion
A suspect has been arrested on suspicion of arson in connection with a fire that severely damaged the historic Bidwell Mansion​ in Chico last month, officials said.
Northern California man arrested on suspicion of starting fire that ravaged historic Bidwell Mansion
A 30-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of deliberately starting a fire that ravaged the Bidwell Mansion, an iconic ...
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Bidwell Mansion Fire Rekindles Conflicting Views of Chico’s Indigenous History
During the early morning hours of December 11, a fire swept through the historic Bidwell Mansion in downtown Chico. Nearly ...
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Chico Mayor responds to arrest in Bidwell Mansion fire case
The city of Chico has expressed support following the announcement of an arrest in connection with the December 11 fire that ...
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California State Parks Arrest 30-Year-Old Chico Man in Connection with Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park Fire in Chico, California
California State Parks Arrest 30-Year-Old Chico Man in Connection with Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park Fire in Chico, ...