CHERRY POINT, Wash. — Whatcom County Fire District 7 (WCFD7) personnel were dispatched to the Cherry Point BP Refinery on Grandview Road about 10:25am on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
Airlift NW was placed on standby but was not required.
WCFD7 Fire Chief Ben Boyko told Whatcom News they transported 3 patients to PeaceHealth St Joseph’s Medical Center, 2 via basic life support (BLS) and 1 via advanced life support (ALS).
People nearby reported hearing a loud concussive noise prior to hearing the sirens of responding apparatus. People on site report being evacuated and those on later shifts being asked not to report.
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The bp Cherry Point refinery is responding to an incident at the facility today. The situation is contained and does not pose a risk to nearby communities. We can confirm four people have been injured and have been transported to a local hospital. All other staff is accounted for. Our top priority is the safety of our employees, contractors, and the community. We will share additional information as it becomes available.
bp spokesperson (April 18, 2026)
The refinery’s maintenance turnaround is scheduled to conclude this coming week.
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