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Coordinates: 39.769888°N 121.779156°W. Upper Park's nature, part of Bidwell Park. Bidwell Park is a municipal park located in Chico, California. The park was established July 10, 1905, through the donation by Annie Bidwell, widow of Chico's founder, John Bidwell, of approximately 2,500 acres (1,000 hectares) of land to the City of Chico.
The Park Fire began near Upper Park Road in upper Bidwell Park, inside the city limits of Chico in Butte County. [2] Bidwell Park is a large municipal park and recreational area that stretches from Chico itself into the foothills of the Sierra Nevada. [10] [11] Authorities believe the fire's ignition to have been an intentional act.
The Park Fire began in a gully in the northernmost section of Chico’s lush upper Bidwell Park, roughly six miles from downtown. ... The Park fire has now burned 350,000 acres in 72 hours ...
Chico Community Observatory. / 39.771171; -121.782745. The Chico Community Observatory, also known as the Anita Ingrao Observatory, is a non-profit astronomical observatory owned and operated by Kiwanis Club of Greater Chico. It is located in Chico, California 's upper Bidwell Park. Entrance to the observatory is free as the facility operates ...
Cal Fire reported the Park Fire had destroyed 109 structures and damaged five others since the wildfire started Wednesday afternoon in Upper Bidwell Park near Chico. The fire was still threatening ...
Winds billowed up to 20 mph, with gusts reaching 23 mph, in Upper Bidwell Park about 8 p.m. Wednesday amid an imminent red flag warning, according to the National Weather Service.
Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park. / 39.7323528°N 121.8434806°W / 39.7323528; -121.8434806. Bidwell Mansion, located at 525 Esplanade in Chico, California, was the home of General John Bidwell and Annie Bidwell from late 1868 until 1900, when Gen. Bidwell died. Annie continued to live there until her death in 1918.
The Butte County Sheriff’s Office at 4:45 p.m. issued evacuation warnings for zones 317 and 318, which include sparse territory north and northwest of Bidwell Park.