A Newport plant fire prompted an evacuation within one mile of a Pacific Seafood processing facility on October 25, 2026, as officials investigated whether smoke contained ammonia.
Key Takeaways
- The evacuation area included homes and businesses around the plant.
- No injuries had been reported, and the cause of the fire was unclear.
Newport plant fire triggers evacuation
The fire broke out Sunday morning at the seafood processing plant in the coastal Oregon city. Newport officials ordered an evacuation within a one-mile, or 1.6-kilometer, radius and urged residents and visitors to stay indoors and wear a mask outside.
The evacuation area covered a substantial portion of the city, including businesses and residences, city public information officer John Fuller said. Newport has about 10,000 residents.
Officials investigate possible contamination
Fuller said officials were investigating the possibility of ammonia contamination in the air because of chemicals at the plant. Crews remained at the scene, and the cause of the fire was not clear.
A shelter initially established at Sam Case Elementary School was moved farther north to Atonement Lutheran Church as a precaution. The Pacific Seafood facility is located along Yaquina Bay.
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