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Eight Dead After Pulp Mill Chemical Tank Implodes
29 May
Summary
- Eight people died after a chemical tank imploded at a paper mill.
- The implosion released a corrosive white liquor solution.
- National Guard provided decontamination support for responders.
Eight fatalities have been confirmed after a large chemical tank imploded at the Nippon Dynawave pulp and paper mill in Longview earlier this week. The catastrophic failure of the tank, which contained white liquor, occurred around 7:15 a.m. on Tuesday.
This implosion resulted in severe injuries, chemical burns, and extensive damage to the facility. Search and recovery operations continued throughout the day, with six of the nine initially missing individuals now recovered. Ten people were injured in the incident, including nine mill employees and one firefighter.
Soldiers and airmen from the Washington National Guard's 10th Homeland Response Force were deployed to provide critical decontamination support. Their involvement ensured the safety of first responders and search and recovery teams working at the hazardous site, highlighting the unit's readiness for disaster response missions.
