EVERSON, Wash. — Firefighters with Whatcom County Fire District 1 were dispatched to the 7200 block of Everson Goshen Road about 2:35pm, Wednesday, September 7th, due to a report of an outside fire.
Everson Police reported from the scene that a large area of blackberry bushes was on fire near the road. The cause was not immediately known. As of 3pm there were no reports of injuries and no structures involved.
Everson Police reported Everson Goshen Road traffic was being diverted around the scene by way of E Pole and Van Dyk Roads.
The road was reportedly reopened shortly after 4pm.
Thank first responders for putting out the fire. We appreciate you all and everything you do to keep us all safe and sound. God bless you all.