Historic Bidwell Mansion in Chico destroyed in fire

Scene of the fire early Wednesday morning. — Action News Now

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Published December 11, 2024 7:52 AM

CHICO, Calif. (KOVR) – The historic Bidwell Mansion in Chico went up in flames early Wednesday morning, apparently destroying the building.

Firefighters responded to the scene at the Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park just after 3:30 a.m., according to Action News Now.

Flames engulfed the unique Victorian home and appeared to have consumed the entire building.

Exactly what started the fire is unknown at this point.

The historic mansion, originally built in the 1860s, was undergoing renovations that began in Spring 2024 and has been temporarily closed to visitors. According to California State Parks, the work was expected to be done by the end of the year.

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