A fire at a seafood plant in Oregon forces evacuations amid fear of ammonia exposure
Residents and visitors in a small coastal city in Oregon were evacuated Sunday when a fire erupted at a seafood production plant and it wasRead More A fire at a seafood production plant in Newport, Oregon, led to evacuations due to fears of ammonia exposure. The City of Newport initially issued an evacuation order for a 1-mile radius around the plant due to concerns that the smoke from the fire contained ammonia. The evacuation zone was reduced to a couple of blocks surrounding the plant after officials determined the ammonia tanks were stable. Approximately 30 to 40 people were in the building when the fire broke out. One firefighter was taken to the hospital for exhaustion, but no other injuries were reported. The fire closed off the popular Bayport section of Newport, which has a population of about 10,000 people. The company expects a significant loss.
Publicerad : 3 dagar sedan förbi Associated Press i Health Environment
Residents and visitors in a small coastal city in Oregon were evacuated Sunday when a fire erupted at a seafood production plant and it was feared ammonia tanks could rupture and send dangerous amount... [3101 symbols]
