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This Taiyo project page references OregonLive along with the original URL (https://www.oregonlive.com/crime/2025/02/blue-heron-paper-mill-blaze-in-oregon-city-probably-caused-by-makeshift-stoves-fire-inspectors-conclude.html). Taiyo standardizes official data into a consistent, searchable project profile.

Blue Heron Paper Mill Fire Incident

Sector: Forest Products and Packaging • Location: Oregon City, Oregon, United States

Source: OregonLive

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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, quickly escalated to a three-alarm fire, leading to significant damage and ongoing smoldering due to structural instability.

Status: Under Construction
Sector: Forest Products and Packaging, Manufacturing (Industrial)
Location: Oregon City, Oregon, United States of America
Updated: 22 Jul 2026
Source: OregonLive

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The project “Blue Heron Paper Mill Fire Incident” is an infrastructure initiative in the Forest Products and Packaging sector, located in Oregon City, Oregon, United States. Taiyo aggregates data on it from OregonLive.

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Original status	under construction
Taiyo status	Under Construction
Taiyo last update	2026-07-22

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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, quickly escalated to a three-alarm fire, leading to significant damage and ongoing smoldering due to structural instability.
Original sector	Public Safety

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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, Manufacturing (Industrial)
Article published date	2025-03-03

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