Crews battle large fire at building on Newport Bayfront, evacuations in place

NEWPORT Ore. – Crews are battling a large structure fire on the Newport Bayfront that broke out Sunday morning, forcing evacuations in the area. Level 3 “Go Now!” evacuations are in place within a one-mile radius of the facility, authorities say.

According to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, the fire is burning at 213 Southwest Bay Boulevard – home to a facility for Pacific Seafood.