Chemical tank implosion leaves one dead, nine missing in Washington paper mill
A chemical tank at a paper mill in Longview, Washington, imploded, resulting in one death and nine individuals reported missing. The incident occurred at Nippon Dynawave Packaging Co., where recovery operations are ongoing. Authorities confirmed that some victims sustained critical injuries, and local lawmakers expressed their condolences to the affected community.
- ▪The chemical tank that imploded was about 60% full of a corrosive substance known as 'white liquor'.
- ▪Around 40 first responders and a regional hazmat team were deployed to the scene of the incident.
- ▪The plant employs approximately 1,000 people and produces materials for various paper products.
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A chemical tank at a Washington paper mill imploded Tuesday, leaving one dead and nine missing, according to authorities. Around 7:15 a.m. Tuesday, a chemical tank imploded at Nippon Dynawave Packaging Co.’s facility, which is a pulp and paper mill and liquid packaging plant along the Columbia River in Longview, Washington. Recommended Stories Delayed Florida budget includes $514 million for Everglades after DeSantis threat BP unanimously votes to remove Chairman Albert Manifold California officials say threat of catastrophic chemical explosion in Orange County eliminated Authorities said recovery operations are still ongoing as they wait before releasing more information on the victims. According to authorities, the responding firefighter was among those injured.
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