Firefighters battle massive fire in Friday Harbor

FRIDAY HARBOR, Wash. — Three fire departments have been battling a large commercial fire in downtown Friday Harbor on San Juan Island for hours.

The fire in the area of Front and Spring streets was called in at 3:43 a.m. Thursday. Multiple buildings are involved, according to Kimberley M. Kimple with San Juan County Fire Protection District #2. Washington State ferries were used to transport firefighters and equipment from Orcas and Lopez islands to San Juan Island. Sheriff’s office boats were also used to move fire crews, and staff from Washington State Ferries were kept on the island to help deputies provide crowd control at the fire scene.

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