New: Tragic Implosion Rocks Longview Paper Mill, Fatalities and Injuries Reported
A chemical tank implosion at a paper mill in Longview, Washington, has resulted in one confirmed fatality and nine workers unaccounted for. Emergency responders are actively engaged in recovery efforts, with some victims suffering serious injuries. The cause of the implosion remains under investigation, and authorities have not released further details about the victims.
- ▪The implosion occurred at Nippon Dynawave Packaging Co. on May 26, 2026.
- ▪The tank contained a corrosive substance known as 'white liquor,' primarily made of sodium hydroxide and sodium sulfide.
- ▪Emergency responders reported that some victims had burns or inhalation injuries, with severity ranging from minor to critical.
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New: Tragic Implosion Rocks Longview Paper Mill, Fatalities and Injuries Reported By Ward Clark | 8:28 PM on May 26, 2026 The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. (Credit: Wikimedia commons, public domain.) In Longview, Washington, there has been a chemical tank implosion at a local pulp and paper mill. As of this writing, there is one reported fatality, and nine workers are unaccounted for. Emergency responders are on the scene.
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