Death toll in massive chemical implosion rises — as officials make terrible admission
The death toll from a chemical tank implosion at a Washington state paper mill has risen, with officials stating there is no hope of finding the remaining missing workers alive. Authorities fear that 11 individuals may have died in the incident, with nine still unaccounted for. The explosion has also resulted in injuries to eight others, including a firefighter.
- ▪The chemical tank explosion occurred at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging Co. plant in Longview, Washington.
- ▪Two fatalities have been confirmed, and nine workers are still missing.
- ▪The incident is being compared to some of the deadliest workplace accidents in recent US history.
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Metro Death toll in massive chemical implosion rises — as officials make terrible admission By Daniel Farr Published May 27, 2026, 8:22 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google Rescue crews returned Wednesday to the wreckage of a Washington state paper mill where a massive chemical tank imploded, as officials acknowledged there is “no hope” of finding the remaining missing workers alive. Authorities now fear 11 people may have died in the disaster at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging Co. plant in Longview after a second injured victim succumbed to injuries, according to officials.
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