CHICO, CA (MPG) - City of Chico Mayor Kasey Reynolds made comments regarding the tragic Dec. 10 Bidwell Mansion fire.

“Last night’s fire at the Bidwell Mansion is a devastating loss for Chico. Our firefighters, whether on duty or off, gave their all in the face of this fire,” Reynolds said.

“Chico Fire Department coordinated with Chico Police Department, Cal Fire, CSUC PD, State Parks, Butte EMS, Chico Public Works, PGE, and Cal Water on the response to the incident. California State Parks has primary jurisdiction for the incident, and we are coordinating efforts with them. The City of Chico Fire Marshall is working directly with State Parks and state investigators to determine the cause of the fire. As we recover from the loss of our iconic Bidwell Mansion, we’ll continue to rely on the strength of our community to move forward.”