What happened at Wilco Farm Store in McMinnville? Evacuation ordered amid reports of fire

A vehicle fire near Wilco Farm Store on Highway 99W in McMinnville led to an evacuations Tuesday. 99W is currently closed.

Updated on: Jul 30, 2025, 04:52:46 IST

By Shamik Banerjee

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An incident at the Wilco Farm Store in McMinnville sparked an evacuation in McMinnville, Oregon on Tuesday. The store is located at 2741 NE Highway 99W, McMinnville, and a vehicle fire was reported on 99W on Tuesday, as per Oregon's Department of Transportation. However, it was not immediately clear if the evacuation was due to the fire. Highway 99W is currently closed.

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Shamik Banerjee
Shamik is a journalist covering the United States for Hindustan Times. He has more than four years of experience reporting on US politics, sports, and major breaking stories across fast-moving cycles. He previously worked at Times Now and Sportskeeda, building strong newsroom instincts and digital storytelling skills. At HT.com, he focuses on day-to-day coverage of US political developments while also handling high-impact stories that demand speed, accuracy, clarity, and context under pressure. Shamik has extensive experience covering NFL game days over the past two years, coordinating live updates, analysis, and explainers. He is particularly drawn to large news moments such as US elections and the Super Bowl, where he thrives at the news desk working alongside the team. He holds degrees in Media Studies from Jamia Millia Islamia and English Literature from Jadavpur University. Before entering journalism, he briefly worked in digital marketing and political consultancy roles. Currently a Senior Content Producer at HT Digital, he is driven by curiosity, discipline, and a constant desire to explore new and obscure topics. Outside work, he enjoys reading, films, sports, and learning continuously.Read More

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