Blue Heron Paper Mill Fire Incident
Sector: Forest Products and Packaging • Location: Oregon City, Oregon, United States
Source: OregonLive
The fire at the former Blue Heron paper mill in Oregon City was likely caused by makeshift stoves used by homeless individuals. Fire inspectors concluded that the blaze, which occurred on January 30, 2025, resulted in significant damage to the industrial building, which has been vacant since the mill's closure in 2011. The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, who purchased the property in 2019, are
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Forest Products and Packaging, Commercial, Manufacturing (Industrial)
- Location
- Oregon City, Oregon, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- OregonLive
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Description | The fire at the former Blue Heron paper mill in Oregon City was likely caused by makeshift stoves used by homeless individuals. Fire inspectors concluded that the blaze, which occurred on January 30, 2025, resulted in significant damage to the industrial building, which has been vacant since the mill's closure in 2011. The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, who purchased the property in 2019, are planning to redevelop the site despite ongoing fire issues. |
Original sector | Public Safety |
Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Oregon |
City | Oregon City |
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Source | OregonLive |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Forest Products and Packaging, Commercial, Manufacturing (Industrial) |
Article published date | 2025-03-04 |
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