Deaths reported after chemical tank implodes at Washington mill
A chemical tank at a pulp and paper mill in Washington state has imploded, resulting in confirmed deaths and multiple critical injuries. Emergency responders are currently in the recovery phase, and no identifying information about the victims has been released. Authorities have stated that there is no immediate threat to the public following the incident.
- ▪The chemical tank rupture occurred at Nippon Dynawave Packaging Co. on May 26, 2026.
- ▪First responders have decontaminated patients and transported them to local hospitals.
- ▪Approximately 40 firefighters and paramedics, along with a regional hazmat team, responded to the scene.
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U.S. Deaths reported after chemical tank implodes at pulp and paper mill in Washington state Updated on: May 26, 2026 / 3:12 PM EDT / CBS/AP Add CBS News on Google Deaths have been confirmed following the implosion of a chemical tank at a pulp and paper mill in Washington state on Tuesday, local authorities and company officials said.In a joint statement, Nippon Dynawave Packaging Co. and local law enforcement said the tank's rupture caused "multiple critical injuries" as well as fatalities."The scene remains in the recovery phase as emergency responders continue operations," Longview Fire Department said in a statement on social media.
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