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Sudden Valley fire station back open after two-year closure

6 days ago in Dedicated To Service, Local

South Whatcom Fire Authority Station 22 in Sudden Valley. Image courtesy of South Whatcom Fire Authority. Photo: Contributed

SUDDEN VALLEY, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – Sudden Valley’s fire station has returned to service after a more than two-year closure.

South Whatcom Fire Authority announced Friday, July 31 that Station 22 is now fully operational.

The station was closed in January 2024 after frozen pipes caused a massive water leak, damaging its walls, ceilings and electrical equipment. The damage came just before a planned renovation of the building, leading to its prolonged closure.

The new facility includes several safety upgrades along with more functional spaces for 24/7 staffing, which the district said the old building was not designed for.

District leaders will announce a community open house date in the near future.

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