Recovery Efforts Underway: 11 Dead from Tank Implosion at Paper Mill
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
Authorities in Washington state have confirmed 11 fatalities following the implosion of a chemical tank at the Nippon Dynawave paper plant in Longview. The incident, which occurred around 7:15 a.m. on Tuesday, has been declared a recovery operation as officials do not expect to find survivors. The tank, designed to hold 900,000 gallons of hazardous chemicals, was reportedly 60% full at the time of the explosion. Seven other employees remain hospitalized with injuries. The explosion has also led to contamination in the Columbia River, although local water supplies are safe. Investigations into the cause are ongoing.
AI summary · Source: Telemundo McAllen (KTLM) →
