Bidwell Mansion, ARSON

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
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.
'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.
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.
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.
Bidwell Mansion arson suspect faces court without lawyer; DA reveals investigation details
The man suspected of igniting the devestating fireKevin Alexander Carlson, 30, appeared before a judge for the first time today, facing charges related to the
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.
Suspect in Bidwell Mansion arson case to appear in court today
Today marks a significant development in the case of the devastating fire that destroyed Chico's historic Bidwell Mansion.
Man accused of arson fire that destroyed Chico's Bidwell Mansion
Officials on Friday said they arrested a person in connection with a fire that destroyed one of Northern California's most famous homes. The Bidwell Mansion in Chico was left in ruin after it caught fire on Dec.
Chico mayor reacts to arrest in Bidwell Mansion arson case
City of Chico Mayor Kasey Reynolds expressed satisfaction in a statement released following the announcement by California State Parks (CSP) regarding an arrest
See video footage that led to Bidwell arson suspect's arrest: ‘Connecting the dots’
Butte District Attorney Mike Ramsey describes on Jan. 6, 2025, the law enforcement investigation that led to the arrest of Kevin Alexander Carlson for the destruction of Chico's historic Bidwell Mansion in December.
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 ...
Crashes and Disasters
Kevin Alexander Carlson of Chico has been arrested in connection with the Bidwell Mansion fire on Dec. 11, according to a ...