UPDATED: Ferndale house a total loss after early morning fire

An early morning fire destroyed a residence in the 2300 block of Brown Road this morning. Fortunately, the owner-occupants were away at the time according to officials.

The 18-year-old single-story 2150-square-foot house located between Vista Drive and Malloy Road was fully involved when Whatcom County Fire District 7 (WCFD7) firefighters arrived after being dispatched about 3:30am.

According to WCFD7 Assistant Fire Chief Dean Crosswhite, when the first firefighters arrived the structure was already a total loss. Crosswhite said they were able to contact the owners in Alaska and confirm no one was occupying the structure at the time of the fire.

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A vehicle visible in the attached garage was also considered a total loss.

Whatcom County Fire Marshal’s Office investigators were at the scene of the fire this morning. The cause had not been determined as the investigation was just getting underway.

Firefighters at the scene of a house fire in the 2300 block of Brown Road (July 18,2018). Photo courtesy of Whatcom County Fire District 7

Firefighters at the scene of a house fire in the 2300 block of Brown Road (July 18,2018). Photo courtesy of Whatcom County Fire District 7

Firefighters at the scene of a house fire in the 2300 block of Brown Road (July 18,2018). Photo courtesy of Whatcom County Fire District 7

Firefighters at the scene of a house fire in the 2300 block of Brown Road (July 18,2018). Photo courtesy of Whatcom County Fire District 7

Aftermath of a house fire in the 2300 block of Brown Road (July 18,2018). Photo courtesy of Whatcom County Fire District 7

Images of a house fire in the 2300 block of Brown Road (July 18,2018). Photo courtesy of Meagan McGovern

Images of a house fire in the 2300 block of Brown Road (July 18,2018). Photo courtesy of Meagan McGovern