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Mystery odor came from Longview, with the state looking at area paper mills, officials say - oregonlive.com

Oct 19, 2024Oct 19, 2024

FILE - Steam is seen at the Longview WestRock mill, which makes cardboard materials including container board and corrugated containers, March 14, 2024, in Longview, Wash. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane, File)AP

The strange, concerning odor that wafted into Portland about three weeks ago originated in the area of Longview, Washington, air-quality officials said Thursday. But the hunt for the source of the smell continues.

Late on Sept. 24 and the following morning, many residents of Southwest Washington and Portland smelled a sharp, unpleasant odor, with reports indicating the odor traveled south down the I-5 corridor. One person said on social media that it smelled “like a fat fart.”

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