An industrial fire fueled by wood chip piles at an paper plant in southwest Washington is worsening air quality in the Portland area. FOX13
Crews estimate they will continue fighting the fire on the Longview side of the Lewis and Clark Bridge throughout Wednesday. No injuries have been reported and officials are investigating.
The National Weather Service office in Portland on Wednesday morning said smoke from the fire will likely linger throughout the day and advised city residents to stay inside to limit exposure.Crews worked overnight to battle the fire, which damaged conveyors that transport wood chips to the paper and pulp plant. Crews must dig through wood chip piles to apply water, The Daily News reported.
Longview Fire Marshall Jon Dunaway likened the smoke to that of wildfire and advised people leave the area or shut windows and doors to shelter in place.
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