A historic building in Cle Elum known to locals and tourists alike was devastated by an early morning fire Saturday.
The Bull Durham building on Railroad Street in Cle Elum, known for its iconic advertising mural was badly damaged in the fire, displacing all tenants from the property. The building housed a physical therapy practice, as well as counseling, acupuncture, chiropractic and massage services.
According to a report from Kittitas County Fire Marshal Pat Nicholson, Cle Elum police officers responded to a burglar alarm at the building just before 1 a.m. Saturday. On arrival, officers discovered the building was full of smoke with smoke coming from the roof and flames visible on the second floor from a window at the back of the building. Nicholson said the burglar alarm system was activated by the fire activity inside the building.
Multiple agencies responded including the Cle Elum Fire Department, Kittitas County Fire District 6, and Kittitas County Fire District 7.