Suspected arsonist admits guilt in historic Bidwell Mansion fire in Chico, officials say ...Middle East

Kevin Carlson, a 30-year-old from Chico, remains in jail without bail and is scheduled to be sentenced on March 5, the Butte County District Attorney's Office announced. Carlson faces up to 11 years in state prison.

Surveillance footage captured "a large burst of flames" on the building's north-facing wall shortly after 2 a.m. that day, prosecutors said. Within the following week, investigators determined there were "clear indicators of arson." 

Mugshot of Kevin Carlson, 30 Butte County District Attorney's Office

Investigators eventually were able to track where the registered owner of the vehicle lived and identified the individual as Carlson. 

While tracing Carlosn's activities before the fire, investigators located surveillance footage of him purchasing a 5-gallon fuel can, duct tape, work gloves garbage cans and a lighter.

The historic Bidwell Mansion was originally built in the 1860s and, at the time of the fire, was undergoing renovations that the California State Parks said were almost complete. A fundraiser to rebuild the mansion was created and announced in January. 

CBS Sacramento cannot guarantee that the money donated to fundraiser accounts will be applied for the benefit of the persons named as beneficiaries. If you are considering donating, you should consult your own advisers and proceed at your own risk.  

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