Roof of Prominent Oregon Brewery Damaged in Saturday Fire

Ninkasi Brewing's roof spewed smoke, but no injuries or beer damage reported.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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A fire broke out at Ninkasi Brewing's facility in Eugene, Oregon on Saturday night, damaging the brewery's roof. However, the co-founders reported that no people or beer were harmed in the incident.

Why it matters

Ninkasi Brewing is a well-known and respected craft brewery in Oregon, so any damage to their facilities is noteworthy. Fires at industrial facilities can also raise concerns about public safety and environmental impact, although in this case the damage appears to have been limited.

The details

The fire occurred on the roof of the Ninkasi Brewing facility, causing the roof to spew smoke. Co-founders Nikos Ridge and Jamie Floyd reported that no one was injured and no beer was damaged in the incident.

  • The fire broke out on Saturday night, March 1, 2026.

The players

Ninkasi Brewing

A prominent craft brewery located in Eugene, Oregon.

Nikos Ridge

Co-founder of Ninkasi Brewing.

Jamie Floyd

Co-founder of Ninkasi Brewing.

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What they’re saying

“The fire didn't hurt any people — or beer.”

— Nikos Ridge, Co-founder, Ninkasi Brewing (oregonlive.com)

“The fire didn't hurt any people — or beer.”

— Jamie Floyd, Co-founder, Ninkasi Brewing (oregonlive.com)

What’s next

Ninkasi Brewing plans to assess the damage and make any necessary repairs to the facility.

The takeaway

While fires at industrial facilities can be concerning, this incident at Ninkasi Brewing appears to have been limited in scope and impact, with no injuries or product damage reported. The brewery's quick response and transparency helps reassure the community about the safety and reliability of this local business.