A Birch Bay home in the 7500 block of Terrill Drive was considered a total loss after it caught fire March 6. Flames jumped to an adjoining residence, creating significant damage.
North Whatcom Fire and Rescue (NWFR), Whatcom County Fire District 7 and the city of Lynden’s fire department responded around 12:30 p.m. March 6 to Terrill Drive, but it was too late to save the first house, NWFR chief Jason Van der Veen said.
The homeowner was not home at the time of the fire. A dog died during the fire, Van der Veen said.
Winds from the bay blew the large flames to the neighboring home, about five feet away, which caused significant damage to the home’s interior and exterior.
The fire marshal’s office is still investigating the cause of the fire, Van der Veen said.
Neighbors of the homeowner started a GoFundMe fundraiser for the woman who lost her home. The fundraiser, which had more than 40 contributions, had raised $2,000, double its initial goal of $1,000, less than 24 hours of being created.
To donate, visit bit.ly/3HTVP1B.
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