6 of 9 bodies recovered after chemical tank implosion at paper mill
Summary
Six of nine missing workers were found dead after a chemical tank imploded at a paper mill in Longview, Washington. The total death toll is now 11, and the cleanup is ongoing with concerns about environmental safety.Key Facts
- The chemical tank implosion occurred at Nippon Dynawave Packaging Co. in Longview, Washington.
- The incident happened during a worker shift change, causing fatalities and injuries.
- Authorities recovered six bodies on Thursday; three more are still missing.
- The tank contained white liquor, a chemical used in paper processing, holding about 900,000 gallons.
- Around 25,000 gallons still remain and are leaking slowly from the tank.
- Some leaked chemicals entered nearby ditches above the city’s drinking water source, but water tests show it is currently safe.
- Efforts are underway to flush the contaminated ditches with fresh water and safely release the chemicals into the Columbia River.
- The paper mill has shut down most operations, and the company will continue paying workers despite the halt.
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