22 North Fire Update

Katie Rose2025-04-25T13:12:45-07:00

Thank you to Our Community

We are incredibly grateful to the city of Bellingham Fire Department, our dedicated staff, and the wonderful residents who came together so quickly to respond to the fire at 22 North on April 22. All our tenants were safely evacuated because of their swift and coordinated efforts, and no injuries have been reported.

Thanks to fire sprinklers and extinguishers, the fire was put out efficiently, limiting the damage to several units. While the cause was most likely burning candles left unattended, we’re still waiting on the final report from the fire inspector. As we assess the full extent of the fire, smoke, and water damage, our top priority remains the well-being and safety of our residents.

Everyone affected was offered accommodations with our hotel partners this week. We continue working with residents to ensure everyone has everything they need. At this time, all but two units are ready for folks to return; as we approach the weekend, staff is working to move tenants back into their homes.

We appreciate the understanding and resilience of our residents and community members during this time. We will provide more updates as we gather additional information and receive the final damage assessment from inspectors. Thank you for your patience and support.

News Articles about the emergency response:

The Bellingham Herald: A fire at 22 North housing in Bellingham has displaced several residents
Cascadia Daily News: Fire at 22 North displaces residents due to smoke, water damage
My Bellingham Now: No injuries reported from residential fire at 22 North

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