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Ammonia leak at Widmer Brothers Brewery in N. Portland prompts evacuation

The leak was contained inside the building, located at 929 North Russell Street, and was at fairly low levels. Portland Fire and Rescue shut off the source and vented the building.

PORTLAND, Ore. — An ammonia leak at the Widmer Brothers Pub and Brewery in North Portland prompted an evacuation of the building early Thursday morning.

Employees noticed the smell and evacuated the building. Nobody was hurt.

The leak was contained inside the building, located at 929 North Russell Street, and was at fairly low levels. Portland Fire and Rescue shut off the source and vented the building.

The ammonia leak was cleared and the building was reopened at about 6:50 a.m.

Officials say there is no danger to the surrounding area.

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