Pacific Seafood Plant Fire Triggers Level 3 Evacuation in Newport, Oregon

Pacific Seafood Plant Fire Triggers Level 3 Evacuation in Newport, Oregon

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KATU reported that a structure fire at the Pacific Seafood facility on Newport’s Bayfront prompted a Level 3 evacuation, hazmat monitoring and a multi-agency response, with no injuries and the plant subsequently shut down. Earlier, the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office ordered a one-mile evacuation and relocated an emergency shelter after the blaze raised concerns about a possible ammonia leak, according to KVAL. Later, officials said the ammonia storage tanks remained intact and there was no risk of contamination, NBC reported.

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Lincoln County Sheriff's Office Firefighters City of Newport Pacific Seafood

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Pacific Seafood plant, 203 SW Bay Blvd, Newport, Oregon, United States Lincoln County, Oregon, United States Sam Case Elementary School, 459 NE 12th St, Newport, Oregon, United States City of Newport, Newport, Oregon, United States

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October 26, 2026
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Level 3 Evacuation Ordered Near Newport Bayfront After Large Fire at Pacific Seafood Plant
Level 3 Evacuation Ordered Near Newport Bayfront After Large Fire at Pacific Seafood Plant

KATU • 26 Oct 03:11

A structure fire at the Pacific Seafood facility on Newport's Bayfront prompted a Level 3 evacuation, hazmat monitoring, and a multi-agency response, with no injuries reported and the plant now shut down.

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Fire at Newport seafood plant contained; evacuation zone reduced and no injuries reported
Fire at Newport seafood plant contained; evacuation zone reduced and no injuries reported

Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB • 26 Oct 02:45

A blaze at a Pacific Seafood facility in Newport was brought under control, the evacuation area was narrowed, and officials confirmed no injuries among workers or responders.

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October 25, 2026
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Officials say no ammonia threat after fire at Oregon seafood plant
Officials say no ammonia threat after fire at Oregon seafood plant

NBC News • 25 Oct 23:04

A fire at Pacific Seafood's Newport facility prompted evacuations, but authorities confirmed there is no risk of ammonia contamination and the tanks remain intact.

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Ammonia Leak Threat Contained After Fire at Newport Seafood Plant
Ammonia Leak Threat Contained After Fire at Newport Seafood Plant

CNN • 25 Oct 19:07

Firefighters contained a potential ammonia leak at Pacific Seafood's Newport, Oregon facility, and residents were advised to stay indoors while the blaze was extinguished.

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Lincoln County issues Level 3 evacuation around Newport seafood plant fire
Lincoln County issues Level 3 evacuation around Newport seafood plant fire

KCBY • 25 Oct 18:40

Authorities ordered a one-mile evacuation near the Pacific Seafood facility in Newport due to a possible ammonia leak, setting up a shelter at Sam Case Elementary School.

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Lincoln County issues Level 3 evacuation after fire at Newport seafood plant
Lincoln County issues Level 3 evacuation after fire at Newport seafood plant

KVAL • 25 Oct 17:24

Authorities ordered a one-mile evacuation and relocated the shelter after a fire at the Pacific Seafood facility raised concerns of an ammonia leak.

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Evacuations Ordered Within One Mile of Newport Seafood Plant Fire
Evacuations Ordered Within One Mile of Newport Seafood Plant Fire

NPR for Oregonians • 25 Oct 17:23

A fire and ammonia leak at a Pacific Seafood facility in Newport prompted the evacuation of homes and businesses within a one-mile radius, with no injuries reported.

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