Submitted by Sheila Harley

Public Information Officer

San Juan Island Fire and Rescue

Fifteen firefighters answered the call at 2:45 a.m. on Monday, July 13 to Snowberry Lane.

Fifteen minutes after the call went out from dispatch, the first engine was on scene reporting flames reaching  into the trees from two small out buildings.

The flames were soon knocked down but the smoke from the buildings continued rising for several hours as the fire crews continued to pour water on the scene.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.  If it had been hot and dry as in days past,  the firefighters’ jobs would have been more difficult, but last night’s rain was helpful in keeping the surrounding woods damp.