One killed and nine missing after chemical explosion at Washington paper mill
At least one person has been killed and nine others remain missing after a major chemical explosion at a paper mill in Longview, Washington. The blast happened at 07:15 PDT on Tuesday at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging facility, about 130 miles south of Seattle. Emergency crews said the site remains unstable, and recovery work has been slowed by hazardous conditions.Authorities said the explosion was caused by a rupture in a tank containing white liquor, a corrosive chemical used in the paper-making process. The Longview Fire Department said a further nine people were injured, including eight employees and one firefighter. Officials... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 May 2026 07:00 LONDON
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