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Officers with California State Parks, CAL FIRE’s Office of the State Fire Marshal, Chico Police Department, and the California State University, Chico Police Department on the afternoon of Jan. 2 arrested a suspect on felony arson charges in connection with the Dec. 11 fire that severely damaged Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park. Kevin Alexander Carlson, 30, of Chico, was taken into custody and booked at the Butte County Jail on multiple charges, including Penal Code 451(c) Arson.

Northern California man arrested on suspicion of starting fire that ravaged historic Bidwell Mansion

A 30-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of deliberately starting a fire that ravaged the Bidwell Mansion, an iconic landmark in Chico and the former home of the city’s founder.

Fire Dept. personnel responded to plane crash into a building near the Fullerton Airport on Thursday, Jan 2, 2025.

Shock, questions after Fullerton plane crash kills 2, injures 19

Pacific Palisades, California-Jan. 1, 2025-A Pacific Palisades brush fire that was burning close to homes early Wednesday morning has been contained, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department. The blaze was reported just after midnight on New Year's Day near in the 1600 block of Via Las Palmas. "Firefighters completed the hose line around the perimeter of the fire and it is fully contained," read a department statement. "Some resources will be released as the mop up operation continues to ensure no flare ups." (Google Maps)

Fire crews contain blaze burning close to homes in Pacific Palisades

Camarillo, CA - November 06: Firefighter fight a Santa Ana wind-driven fire on Highland Dr. on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024 in Camarillo, CA. (Brian van der Brug / Los Angeles Times)

Strong Santa Ana winds bring wildfire danger to Southern California for New Year’s Eve

Los Angeles, CA - December 26: Firefighters pump water on a major alarm fire as they take up defensive positions at 1246 S. Hope St. on Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024 in Los Angeles, CA. (Brian van der Brug / Los Angeles Times)

Former Morrison Hotel, made famous by a Doors album, destroyed by fire in downtown L.A.

L.A. hotel that gained fame with Doors album cover burns in fire

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