FERNDALE, Wash. — Firefighters rescued 2 dogs after neighbors saw to it 3 occupants were safely out of a residence that caught fire this evening, January 13th on Northwest Drive.
Whatcom County Fire District 7 (WCFD7) firefighters were dispatched about 6:45pm to a residence in a mobile home park next to the North Bellingham Fire Station in the 5300 block of Northwest Drive.
WCFD7 Division Chief Justin Iverson said the fire appeared to have started in a shop area attached to the rear of the double-wide mobile home. It made its way into the residence via the attic but was quickly knocked down by firefighters according to Iverson.
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Click for more informationFirefighters were still on the scene as of 8:30pm.
Iverson said neighbors helped the 3 residents get out of the fire and American Red Cross Northwest Region was contacted to assist them. There were 2 dogs inside that were rescued by firefighters.
Whatcom County Fire Marshal is investigating the cause.