Hope fades for nine missing after paper mill tank implosion in Washington state
Summary
A tank holding a harmful chemical called white liquor exploded at a Nippon Dynawave paper mill in Longview, Washington. One person died, nine were injured, and nine workers are still missing as crews work to secure the dangerous site before rescue efforts can continue.Key Facts
- The tank implosion happened at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging Company in Longview, Washington.
- White liquor, a chemical mix used to make kraft paper, spilled after the tank ruptured.
- One worker has died, nine are injured, and nine remain missing after the incident.
- The tank contained about 900,000 gallons of mostly sodium hydroxide and sodium sulfide liquid.
- Crews must stabilize the tank before they can safely search for the missing workers.
- The accident did not pose a threat to the surrounding community of about 40,000 people.
- Safety complaints were filed earlier this year but were unrelated to this tank implosion.
- Nippon Dynawave is part of the Japan-based Nippon Paper Group and has faced health and safety fines since 2021.
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