Firefighters respond to Custer barn fire Thursday evening

By Staff on October 22, 2026 6:33pm

Scene of a structure fire in Custer (October 22, 2026). Photo courtesy of a reader.

WHATCOM COUNTY, Wash. — First responders were dispatched to the 2300 block of Willey’s Lake Road about 6pm on Thursday, October 22, 2026 due to report of a structure fire at a dairy farm.

Approximate location of the fire

Initial radioed reports from the scene were that there was a fully involved barn fire.

A large contingent of North Whatcom Fire & Rescue firefighting apparatus were dispatched to the scene including 3 fire engines and a ladder truck. Supporting them were several tender units delivering water to the scene.

This is a developing story and will be updated as information becomes available.