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Brush fire burns over 7 acres in Ferndale

A fire-damaged vehicle at the scene of a brush fire in Ferndale (August 27, 2022). Photo courtesy of WCFD7

FERNDALE, Wash. — First responders were dispatched to the intersection of LaBounty Drive and Sunset Avenue Saturday, August 27th, about 5;30pm due to a report of an outside fire.

Approximate location of the fire

Whatcom County Fire District 7 Assistant Fire Chief Justin Iverson told Whatcom News the fire was a challenge to battle due to winds at the time. The smoke plume was visible for miles around.

2 vehicles possibly abandoned vehicles were discovered in the field, both having suffered fire damage.

There were no injuries reported. Iverson estimated between 7 and 10 acres were burned.

The Whatcom County Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating to determine a cause of the fire.

Smoke plume from a brush fire in Ferndale (August 27, 2022). Photo: Keely Clevenger
Smoke plume from a brush fire in Ferndale (August 27, 2022). Photo: Keely Clevenger
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