BELLINGHAM, Wash. — First responders were dispatched to the intersection of Cornwall Avenue and E North Street due to a report of a structure fire this morning, September 10th, about 4:25am.
Officials with the Bellingham Fire Department (BFD) said first crews to arrive “found heavy fire with fire through the roof” at a church structure.
As of 5:40am, the fire had been knocked down and no injuries were reported according to BFD.
Drivers were advised to avoid the area.
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BFD Captain Dave Pethick told Whatcom News several neighbors reported the fire which appeared to have started in a single-story administrative building attached to the sanctuary. The office space and sanctuary space suffered significant fire, smoke and water damage.
A firefighter was transported by ambulance to PeaceHealth St Joseph Medical Center with minor injuries.
The Bellingham Police Department is working with BFD to investigate the cause of the fire.