Initial witness reports were that the car was on fire.
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A Lynden Police officer and a bystander were credited with rescuing the driver from the burning vehicle.
No one was injured in the fire or in fighting the fire, but some chickens were unaccounted for.
An occupant of the residence was away at the time of the fire which was reported by a neighbor.
The road was closed between Grandview Road/Vista Drive and Valley View.
There were reports of a possible threat to a structure and winds were driving the flames further.
The resident had called 911 reporting the propane tank on an outdoor barbecue grill was on fire.
The driver told Whatcom News he was concerned for the animals, "I hope they're okay."
Smoke rising from the fire was visible for miles across the county.