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Oregon coastal city issues evacuation order after fire at seafood plant

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Hill, J. (2026, October 25). Oregon coastal city issues evacuation order after fire at seafood plant. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/news/world/united-states/oregon-coastal-city-issues-evacuation-order-after-fire-at-seafood-plant/article_273993ce-d82b-59bf-be7b-b1daaa0b2e29.html

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City officials in Newport, Oregon, ordered an evacuation Sunday morning after a fire broke out at a Pacific Seafood processing plant. The evacuation covered a 1-mile radius around the affected area due to smoke containing ammonia, posing potential health risks. A local elementary school was designated as a shelter for displaced individuals, and authorities advised residents and visitors to remain indoors or wear masks when outside.

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On October 25, 2026, The City of Newport in Oregon issued an evacuation order after a fire erupted at the Pacific Seafood processing plant, affecting a 1-mile (1.6-kilometer) radius around the site due to potential ammonia contamination. The Lincoln County Emergency Management Office and Sheriff’s Office responded by setting up emergency shelters at local schools and advising residents to stay indoors or wear masks outside if necessary. As the situation evolved, authorities later reduced the evacuation zone to a few blocks after confirming that ammonia tanks remained stable. Newport relies heavily on its fishing community, with Pacific Seafood serving as a primary employer for many locals.

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A coastal city in Oregon issued evacuations after a fire erupted at a seafood wholesaler Sunday morning and there was concern the smoke contained ammonia. asserted

smoke → issue → ammonia

The City of Newport issued the order for a 1-mile (1.6-kilometer) radius of a Pacific Seafood processing plant and set up a shelter at a local elementary school. asserted

City → issue → school

City officials urged residents and visitors to stay indoors and to wear a mask outside. asserted

officials → urge → mask

Oregon coastal city issues evacuation order after fire at seafood plant

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