Level 3 evacuation issued near Newport Bayfront due to fire

Key Points:

• A large fire broke out at the Pacific Seafood facility on Newport's Bayfront, prompting evacuations and a significant emergency response due to concerns over anhydrous ammonia tanks on site.
• Evacuation zones were largely lifted except for a section of Bay Blvd., with an evacuation shelter initially set up but later closed; no injuries have been reported except one firefighter treated for exhaustion.
• Firefighters contained the fire and mitigated risks to ammonia tanks despite partial building collapse, while air quality monitoring continues amid non-harmful ammonia traces detected in smoke.
• The fire disrupted a major local employer and economic hub, with community organizations providing support and officials warning of ongoing impacts and an investigation into the fire’s cause underway.
• State and local agencies, including multiple fire departments and the Oregon State Fire Marshal, are collaborating on response and recovery efforts, with additional resources arriving to assist through the night and beyond.