FERNDALE, Wash. – Emergency responders were called to a residence on Apollo Drive in Ferndale on Sunday, January 7th, following reports of a garage fire. Whatcom County Fire District 7 Assistant Fire Chief Ben Boyko reported that the garage door had been blown onto the driveway and there was a small fire inside the garage when they arrived.
Fortunately, no one was at home at the time of the explosion, and the pets were safely evacuated from the residence. The force of the blast not only caused the garage door to be blown off, but also shifted the garage walls off the foundation. While the rest of the residence was undamaged, the natural gas service to the house had to be shut off.
Ferndale Police were on site to investigate the cause of the fire. The incident serves as a reminder of the dangers associated with gas leaks and the importance of proper maintenance and inspection of gas appliances. There were no reports of injuries, but the incident has drawn attention to the need for precautions and safety measures to prevent similar incidents in the future.
In summary, an explosion at a residence in Ferndale, Washington, resulted in a garage fire and significant damage to the garage. Fortunately, no one was injured, but the incident has prompted an investigation by local authorities to determine the cause. The incident underscores the importance of gas appliance safety and proper maintenance to prevent future accidents.