Tank-rupture tragedy may be deadliest in Washington history, governor says
Hope is diminishing for the nine workers missing after a chemical tank implosion at a paper mill in Longview, Washington. One person has been confirmed dead and nine others injured as crews work to stabilize the tank before recovery efforts can begin. The incident has raised concerns about safety at the facility, which has faced previous complaints.
- ▪A chemical tank at Nippon Dynawave Packaging Co in Longview ruptured, resulting in one death and nine injuries.
- ▪Authorities have stated there is no hope of finding survivors among the missing workers.
- ▪The tank contained a hazardous chemical mixture known as 'white liquor', used in paper production.
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People attend a vigil after a chemical tank rupture at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging pulp and paper mill, in Longview, Washington, on Tuesday. Photograph: David Ryder/ReutersView image in fullscreenPeople attend a vigil after a chemical tank rupture at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging pulp and paper mill, in Longview, Washington, on Tuesday. Photograph: David Ryder/ReutersWashington stateHope fades for nine missing after paper mill tank implosion in Washington stateAuthorities say no hope for survivors after tank containing a chemical solution ruptured and killed one personGuardian staff and agencyWed 27 May 2026 12.02 EDTLast modified on Wed 27 May 2026 12.16 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleCrews were set to resume searching on Wednesday for nine workers at a Washington state paper…
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