At least 1 dead, 9 others missing in chemical tank implosion at Washington State mill
A chemical tank imploded at a pulp and paper mill in Washington State, resulting in one death and nine individuals missing. Emergency responders are actively engaged in recovery efforts, while some victims have sustained serious injuries. The cause of the implosion remains under investigation, and authorities have not released further details about the missing workers.
- ▪The incident occurred at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging Company in Longview, Washington.
- ▪The tank contained a corrosive substance known as 'white liquor' and was about 60% full at the time of the implosion.
- ▪Emergency responders included about 40 firefighters and paramedics, with some victims suffering from burns and inhalation injuries.
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The implosion of a chemical tank at a pulp and paper mill in Washington State on Tuesday (May 26, 2026) killed one person and nine others are unaccounted for, authorities said.Emergency responders were still working on recovery efforts at Nippon Dynawave Packaging Company in Longview, the Longview Fire Department said.Cowlitz Fire and Rescue Chief Scott Goldstein later told a news conference that it was unclear how many workers had been killed. Asked how many remained missing, he replied: "We have information on that, but we are not releasing that information." Among those injured was a responding firefighter. Authorities said some victims had suffered burns or inhalation injuries, and that the severity of the injuries ranged from minor to critical.
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