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.
22 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 28 hours. Coverage spans 4 points on the political spectrum — 9 lean left, 6 centre, 2 lean right, 3 right.
- ▪ 9 missing after Washington paper mill tank rupture and officials say there's no hope of survivors - AP News — Google News
- ▪ Nine Workers Missing After Tank Implosion at Paper Mill in Washington — NYT — US
- ▪ 9 missing after Washington paper mill tank implosion and officials say there's no hope of survivors — ABC News — US
- ▪ Tank-rupture tragedy may be deadliest in Washington history, governor says — World news | The Guardian
- ▪ First victim of Washington chemical tank implosion revealed — as nine others remain missing — California Post
- ▪ 1 killed, 9 others missing after chemical tank implosion in Washington — CBS News — Top
- ▪ Washington paper mill chemical tank implodes, killing at least 1 and leaving 9 missing — Fox News — US
- ▪ Aerial video shows ruptured chemical tank in Washington — Al Jazeera English
- ▪ 1 Dead, 9 missing in chemical tank rupture at pulp and paper mill — kgw.com
- ▪ At least 1 dead and 9 missing after a chemical tank rupture at a paper and packaging plant in Washington state — r/news
- ▪ One killed and others missing after chemical explosion at US paper mill — BBC News — World
- ▪ At least 1 dead, 9 others missing in chemical tank implosion at Washington State mill — The Hindu — Top
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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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