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.

Police have arrested a Chico man in connection with the Dec. 11 fire that severely damaged Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park.According to the California Depar

California State Parks, in collaboration with multiple agencies, has arrested a suspect in connection with the December 11 fire that caused extensive damage to Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park.

Investigators combed through thousands of videos to eventually identify the man suspected of burning the historic mansion.

Man Arrested for Starting Fire at Bidwell Mansion: Northern California Suspect in Custody

Kevin Alexander Carlson, a 30-year-old resident of Chico, was taken into custody on felony arson charges in connection to the arson fire that destroyed the historic Bidwell

Kevin Carlson, 30, faces felony arson charges for allegedly setting the fire that destroyed Chico's historic Bidwell Mansion.

Officials said the suspect visited the mansion the day before, possibly on a scouting trip. CHICO, Calif. — New details surrounding the Bidwell Mansion arson suspect were released by the Butte County District Attorney Monday,

Officials on Friday said they arrested a person in connection with a fire that destroyed one of Northern California's most famous homes.