CHICO — A Chico man has been arrested in connection with the Bidwell Mansion fire on Dec. 11, according to a press release Friday by California State Parks.
Kevin Alexander Carlson, 30, was arrested Thursday on suspicion of arson and other charges in connection with the fire by officers with California State Parks, Cal Fire, Chico Police Department and Chico State Police Department.
The mansion fire was determined to be caused by an intentional act of arson by Cal Fire on Dec. 17.
Carlson was taken into custody and booked into Butte County Jail, the release said.
A press conference scheduled Monday at the Butte County District Attorney’s Office will provide more details on the arrest, the release said.