Ammonia tank explodes at seafood processing facility in Newport, Oregon.
\n\nA large fire and ammonia leak at a Pacific Seafood plant in Newport, Oregon, led officials to evacuate homes and businesses within a mile of the Bayfront on Sunday morning. The plant sits along Yaquina Bay, in an area full of shops, restaurants and tourist spots.
\n\nNewport firefighters were sent to the plant at 8:51 a.m. and quickly asked for backup from departments across Lincoln County. By mid-morning, 40 firefighters were at the scene.
\n\nThe city then activated its emergency procedures and began clearing out the surrounding area. Acrid smoke and the danger from ammonia were the main reasons for the evacuation.
\n\nMurphy told the Lincoln Chronicle that the response would take a long time. No injuries have been reported.
\n\nPeople who were evacuated can gather at Sam Case Elementary School, which the city has set up for that purpose. The Lincoln County School District also closed its Newport schools to the public on Sunday as a precaution.
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