California’s Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park Severely Damaged by Fire

The Chico Fire Department responds to a fire at the Bidwell Mansion in Chico, Calif., on Dec. 11, 2024. Chico Fire Department

The Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park in Chico, California, has been nearly destroyed by a fire that broke out in the early hours of Dec. 11.

According to California State Parks, the park has been closed as officials assess the damage. The buildings around the mansion are still intact.