By Oregon Family Farm Association,
A car crash ignited a propane tank behind Wilco Farm Store in McMinnville last month, forcing evacuation within a one-mile radius and prompting McMinnville Water & Light to cut off electricity in the region, according to KGW. residents received orders to either shelter in place or evacuate. The Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office said the incident closed traffic on North Highway 99W through town and forced people to detour to avoid the area.
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