{
  "id": 16513460,
  "title": "Oregon coastal city issues evacuation order after fire at seafood plant",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/oregon-coastal-city-issues-evacuation-order-after-fire-at-seafood",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-25T19:16:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/world/2026/10/25/oregon-coastal-city-issues-evacuation-order-after-fire-at-seafood-plant"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The City of Newport, Oregon, issued a mandatory evacuation order on Sunday morning following a fire at a nearby seafood processing plant, Pacific Seafood. Concerns arose that the smoke from the blaze contained ammonia, a chemical with a sharp odor that can cause irritation at high levels. The evacuation affected a 1-mile radius around the plant, encompassing both residences and businesses, comprising a significant portion of Newport's 10,000 residents. A shelter was established at a local elementary school for affected individuals. Newport's public information officer, John Fuller, stated that the cause of the fire remains unknown, and no injuries have been reported yet. Despite these assurances, authorities are actively investigating the possibility of ammonia contamination in the air due to the chemicals present at the seafood processing facility. Ammonia, a colorless gas with a strong smell, can lead to skin, eye, and throat irritation if exposed to high concentrations, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Newport, situated about 132 miles southwest of Portland, is renowned for its bayfront, a popular tourist destination known for its restaurants, shops, and tours.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Newport, Oregon, issued mandatory evacuation order Sunday.",
    "Fire at Pacific Seafood plant released ammonia-laden smoke.",
    "Shelter established at local elementary school for evacuees."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}