A fire and reported ammonia leak prompted a Level 3 “GO NOW” mandatory evacuation for a one mile radius in Newport, Oregon, on Sunday morning.
The fire broke out at Pacific Seafood located at 245 S.E. Bay Boulevard.
Firefighters, hazmat teams and first responders are on scene. Hundreds of people have been evacuated.
“The City of Newport is evacuating a one-mile radius of Pacific Seafood. A shelter is being set up for evacuees at Sam Case Elementary located at 459 NE 12th St. Evacuees may bring their pets,” the city said in a statement.
“The evacuation is due to a potential ammonia contamination in the area from the plant. We recommend staying inside if you are in Newport today. If you must go outside, you should wear a mask. Updates will continue to be made on this post,” the city said.
No injuries have been reported.
The Statesman Journal reported:
A level 3 “go now” evacuation has been ordered for a mile radius around a Pacific Seafood plant in Newport due to a fire and potential ammonia contamination, according to the City of Newport and Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office.
The fire was reported at 8:20 a.m. Oct. 25 at 213 SW Bay Boulevard in Newport, according to Pulsepoint.
A shelter for evacuees and their pets is available at Sam Case Elementary, 459 NE 12th St.
Evacuations are in place within a mile of the Pacific Seafood plant in Newport, Oregon, as firefighters battle a blaze. Authorities warn of potential ammonia contamination in the area. https://t.co/8XqswGoovn
— ABC News (@ABC) October 25, 2026
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