For Immediate Release:
09/19/2023
Vehicle Fire
Case # 23F7377
On 09/18/2023 at about 3:37 pm, a Ferndale Police Officer observed a vehicle on fire in the Walgreen’s parking lot, located at 1901 Main Street. Upon further investigation, the officer located an unresponsive male inside of the vehicle.
The officer immediately took action and pulled the male from the vehicle while flames and heavy smoke were visible from the engine compartment. With the help of a nearby citizen, the officer was able to drag the male to safety. Click here to see the body camera footage.
Whatcom County Fire District 7 responded and eventually transported the male to the hospital for treatment.
This case remains under investigation. The Ferndale Police Department is working with the Whatcom County Fire Marshall’s Office to determine the cause of the fire.