Deputy Fire Chief Chris Zinko stated that upon arrival, firefighters discovered the so-called 'illegal burn' was a structural fire engulfing the mansion, complicating their efforts.
Zinko described the magnitude of the fire, noting that the mansion was a 'total loss' and that firefighters could not enter due to the severity of the flames.
Investigation into the cause is ongoing, with Zinko revealing that they have video evidence of an individual leaving the mansion as the fire erupted.
The historic Bidwell Mansion, closed for renovations expected to finish in 2024, suffered catastrophic devastation as the fire raged for multiple hours.
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