Man arrested for setting fire to historic Northern California mansion

CHICO — A Chico man has been arrested in connection with the Bidwell Mansion fire.

Kevin Alexander Carlson, 30, was arrested Thursday on suspicion of arson to a structure with use of an accelerant, according to Butte County District Attorney Mike Ramsey.

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The mansion fire on Dec. 11 was determined to be caused by an intentional act of arson by Cal Fire on Dec. 17.

Ramsey said a warrant was obtained by a local judge...