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One dead after home fire, explosion in Ferndale Wednesday

Investigation: Explosion caused by multiple propane tanks found in the home

Feb. 28, 2025 12:14 p.m.

Wildfire protection plan in Whatcom still lacking, county just starting process

Landowner risk reduction, community preparedness are top priorities for Conservation District

Feb. 12, 2025 4:52 p.m.

Fatal Ferndale fire deemed accidental

Furniture near heated baseboards started the fire

Jan. 24, 2025 1:13 p.m.

South Whatcom Fire Authority sending firefighters to help California fire response

The crew is part of Washington state's effort to help battle fires in Los Angeles

Jan. 10, 2025 2:10 p.m.

Ragfinery raises $25K after devastating fire

Donations will be used to pay staff, support operations through January

Jan. 2, 2025 12:44 p.m.

Early morning fire at Ragfinery in Bellingham results in water, smoke damage

Building owner says the fire began alongside the building, where someone was camping

Updated Dec. 29, 2024 6:57 p.m.

Second victim in Ferndale apartment fire dies

Cause of fire remains under investigation

Dec. 10, 2024 10:11 a.m.

No injuries in Squalicum Harbor fishing boat fire

68-foot 'Alaskan Girl' engulfed in flames early Sunday morning

Oct. 27, 2024 11:03 a.m.

East Skagit voters approve creation of regional fire authority

Proposal streamlines operations for two small fire districts

Aug. 15, 2024 10:31 a.m.

Update: Police searching for man connected to house fire near Concrete that killed three

Jason Birman, 49, is person of interest in investigation

Updated Aug. 15, 2024 4:30 p.m.

Update: Investigation continues around fatal fire at Concrete residence

Victims have been recovered from scene

Updated Aug. 12, 2024 5:57 p.m.

Illegal campfire in North Cascades causes loss of culturally significant cedars

Human-caused Aug. 2 fire closed campground before being extinguished

Aug. 8, 2024 4:13 p.m.