The department received a report of an illegal burn at the mansion and upon its response, the full structure was involved and personnel were unable to perform an offense attack. The Chico Fire Department,

The historic Bidwell Mansion in Chico went up in flames early Wednesday morning, destroying the building. Firefighters responded to the scene at the Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park just after 3:30 a.

Bidwell Mansion, the home of John and Annie Bidwell that has stood as the iconic symbol of our town for 160 years, has been destroyed by fire.