Pacific Seafoods Thanks Newport And Fire Crews For Their Work During And After The Fire

Newport officials recognized first responders and Pacific Seafood representatives at citthe Newport City Council meeting, thanking them for their response to a major fire at the company’s Newport facility October 25th on the Newport Bayfront.

Fire Chief Rob Murphy praised firefighters and the agencies that joined the response, including crews from across Lincoln County and neighboring counties. He also credited Newport police, public works staff and other city employees for helping manage the scene, traffic and public needs.

Fire Chief Rob Murphy said “When the fire crews first arrived, they were responding to what was reported as a wire down, and then they get there and went, ‘Uh oh, this place is on fire,’” Murphy said, recognizing Captain Stafford and his crew for identifying the danger and calling for additional help.

Police Chief Jason Malloy said officers helped support the fire response, secure the scene and maintain the evacuation. He credited staff for acting quickly and working together, despite the unusual scale of the incident.

James Bond, Pacific Seafood’s director for its Washington, Oregon and California processing plants, thanked first responders and community members on behalf of the company. He said all Pacific Seafood employees were accounted for and there were no reported injuries to the public.

“Buildings can be rebuilt, equipment can be replaced. What mattered most was the safety of our team members, the first responders, and the community,” Bond said. Bond said the company continued operations, kept its team employed and was prepared for the upcoming Dungeness crab season. Pacific Seafood also announced a $12,500 donation to the Lincoln County Public Safety Association in recognition of the response. “We are proud to call Newport our home,” Bond said.