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California State Parks outlines phased recovery, preservation work for Bidwell Mansion after December fire
Summary
California State Parks Superintendent Matt Teague told the Chico City Council on Feb. 4 that a criminal investigation and an arrest have concluded initial response; site access is restricted until Feb. 15 and structural, cultural and financial assessments will determine whether restoration, reconstruction or memorialization are appropriate.
Matt Teague, superintendent for California State Parks, updated the Chico City Council on Feb. 4 about recovery work at Bidwell Mansion after the structure fire that began Dec. 11.
Teague told the council that state and local investigators — including the CAL FIRE Office of the State Fire Marshal, the Sacramento–Sierra Regional Arson Task Force, Chico Fire, Chico Police Department, the FBI and the Butte County District Attorney — worked together on origin and cause and on identifying and arresting a suspect; he said an arrest was made Jan. 2. He said the district attorney has asked California State Parks to keep the site secure and avoid interference with the crime scene; Teague said the site should be accessible to Parks staff and consultants after Feb. 15, when structural and damage assessments can begin.
The superintendent said the agency is…
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