Hazmat Incident in Estacada, Oregon Prompts Evacuations, Now Under Control

A hazardous materials incident involving a leaking chemical drum in Estacada, Oregon, led to a Level 3 'GO NOW' evacuation order for a half-mile radius on Wednesday morning. Emergency crews, including regional hazmat teams, responded to the scene. The situation was brought under control by early afternoon, and all evacuation orders have since been lifted, with no ongoing threat to public safety.