Sparks From Truck's Shredded Tire-Wheel Trigger big Kittitas Fire

It's been another long, dry fire season, and even the slightest spark can cause issues.

The Kittitas County Sheriff's Office says an eastbound trailer on I-90 between Easton and Cle Elum had a tire go flat and shred, and sparks from the wheel triggered a handful of fires on the south side of the interstate on Monday.

Residents near South Cle Elum were given Level 1 get ready evacuation warnings, the nearby fish hatchery was closed, and other residents also warned as the fire initially was moving fast. A Type 3 fire team from the Department of Natural Resources was also called in to assess any further issues.

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Aerial tankers provided support, as seen in this KCSO video. There were no reports of any damage to structures or other property.

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