FERNDALE, Wash. — First responders were dispatched about approximately 9:10am on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, to the 1500 block of Falcon Lane in Ferndale due to reports of a loud explosion and a house fire.
The Whatcom County Fire Marshal’s Office released the following statement today, February 27, 2025, regarding the incident.
Upon arrival, firefighters encountered a fully involved single-story residence. Crews initiated a defensive fire attack, working to control the flames from the exterior before transitioning inside once conditions allowed.
During the interior search, firefighters located one deceased occupant, the property owner, later identified as 78-year old [name redacted by Whatcom News].
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Click for more informationWCSO deputies determined no criminal activity related to the fire.
The Whatcom County Fire Marshal’s investigation determined that the fire caused the explosion due to multiple propane tanks in the residence. However, the cause of the fire remains undetermined.
The Whatcom County Medical Examiner’s Office has taken jurisdiction of Mr. Roberts’ remains and will determine the cause of death.
Additional details will be released as they become available.
– Whatcom County Fire Marshal’s Office (February 27, 2025)
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