NEWPORT, Ore. — UPDATE: Evacuations for much of the affected area have been downgraded to Level 2 (Be Set), according to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office.
The City of Newport has moved the evacuation shelter to Atonement Lutheran Church at 23315 N. Coast Highway as a precautionary measure. The city added that an updated evacuation map is being prepared and will be shared soon.
According to the city, no civilian injuries have been reported so far. Hazmat crews are on scene investigating whether an ammonia release has occurred.
Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital and other medical facilities remain open and available. The city is urging anyone unable to evacuate to shelter indoors.
Original Reporting:
Crews are on scene at a fire at the Pacific Seafood facility at 203 SW Bay Blvd in Newport, and the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office has issued a Level 3 (Go Now) evacuation order within a one-mile radius of the area due to concerns about a potential ammonia release.
An evacuation shelter is being established at Sam Case Elementary School, located at 459 NE 12th St. Evacuees are permitted to bring their pets.
The City of Newport is advising residents to remain indoors if possible and recommend wearing a mask if they must go outside.
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The city said additional updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office has provided the evacuation map below:
Evacuations ordered in mile radius of Newport fire for potential ammonia contamination (Photo Courtesy Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office)