1 Dead, 9 missing in chemical tank rupture at pulp and paper mill
A chemical tank rupture at the Nippon Dynawave pulp and paper mill in Longview has resulted in one confirmed death and nine individuals reported missing. Ten people were hospitalized, including nine employees and a firefighter. Emergency responders and officials are working to support the affected families during this tragic event.
- ▪One person has died and nine are missing after a chemical tank ruptured at the Nippon Dynawave facility.
- ▪Ten individuals were hospitalized, with one in fair condition and the others discharged.
- ▪The deceased has been identified as Gilbert Bernal, who worked at the plant for about 15 years.
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Longview Plant Disaster 1 confirmed dead, 9 missing in chemical tank rupture at Nippon Dynawave pulp and paper mill in Longview A liquid hazmat tank imploded at the Nippon facility in Longview, sending 10 people to the hospital and leaving another nine unaccounted for. <video class="video__fallback" poster="https://media.kgw.com/assets/KGW/images/c76b0f68-d329-4072-acc3-a160d8c7f15b/20260527T004759/c76b0f68-d329-4072-acc3-a160d8c7f15b_1920x1080.jpg" controls> <source src="https://assets.tegnaone.com/assets/KGW/videos/8c1ae4d2-d49a-43ff-8c1b-e38259172446/20260527T124851/master.m3u8" type="application/x-mpegURL" /> </video> To stream KGW on your phone, you need the KGW app.
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