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Evacuations ordered within one mile of seafood plant fire on Newport’s Bayfront
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Key Points:
- A large fire and ammonia leak at Pacific Seafood’s plant in Newport Bayfront led to the evacuation of businesses and homes within a one-mile radius to protect the commercial and tourist area along Yaquina Bay.
- Newport firefighters and additional departments from Lincoln County responded, with 40 firefighters on scene by mid-morning; the fire caused a partial roof collapse inside the plant.
- Due to ammonia contamination concerns, residents were advised to stay indoors or wear masks if outside, and the Oregon State Fire Marshal deployed a hazardous materials team to assist.
- No injuries have been reported, and all employees of Pacific Seafood were accounted for; the city established an evacuation center at Sam Case Elementary School, which also closed other Newport schools as a precaution.
- Evacuees expressed concern and anxiety over the incident, highlighting the seriousness of the ammonia threat and the disruption caused by the evacuation.
