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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 State Historic Park in Chico, California Severely Damaged by Fire – 26 Room Mansion Constructed in 1868

In the wake of the Northern California mansion burning, the city of Chico is left to grapple with the loss of more than a century of history.

Chico's 156-year-old Bidwell Mansion, a Victorian landmark, was destroyed in a fire during renovations. An investigation is ongoing.

CHICO, Calif.- Chico's historic Bidwell Mansion was destroyed by fire early Wednesday morning. The fire was reported around 3:30 a.m. Wednesday at 525 Esplanade. The entire structure was engulfed in flames. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

In the wake of the Northern California mansion burning, the city of Chico is left to grapple with the loss of more than a century of history.

The historic Bidwell Mansion in Chico, California, a 156-year-old Victorian home, was badly damaged in an early morning fire.