CLE ELUM – An unfortunate chain of events nearly led to a disaster in south Cle Elum on Thursday. Firefighters with Kittitas County Fire District 7 evacuated homes within a quarter mile of a residence at 400 Tillman Creek Road after a propane tank partially exploded, sending flames as high as four feet into the air. There were no reports of any injuries or other fires ignited by the valve flames.
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