Umi Organic Production Stopped After Shin Shin Foods Fire

Beautiful Umi Organic noodle bowl
A bowl of beautiful Umi Organic noodles and accoutrements. Photo credit: Umi Organic

Earlier this week there was a devastating fire at the Shin Shin Foods Building on 400 N Thompson Street, which took out Shin Shin Food’s operation—and that of Umi Organic, which has been in business for eight years. I suggested this was the case, and indeed it’s true—Umi Organic shared the news yesterday as to how they have been affected by the fire.

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The Fire at Shin Shin Foods In North Portland

Plumes of smoke from the fire at Shin Shin Foods in North Portland. Photo credit: Portland Fire & Rescue

As I was driving west along NE Broadway yesterday evening, I noticed plumes of smoke rising in the distance. I remember saying out loud to myself, “Well, that’s not good.” Turns out that was a fire at Shin Shin Foods (one of three commercial fires yesterday in Portland) at 400 N Thompson Street in North Portland. They make noodles and dumpling wraps, among other things. As of the writing of this article, the fire is still hot, with reports of it glowing this morning.

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