Final 2 victims recovered from site of southwest Washington mill implosion

By: Aspen Ford

Outlets: Washington State Standard

Published: May 31, 2026

Words: 300

Last Updated: 1 month, 3 weeks ago

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The two remaining victims who went missing after a chemical tank implosion in Longview, Washington earlier this week have been recovered, raising the confirmed death toll to 11.

“I hope today will give the families so affected by this incident the closure needed to begin the long process of healing,” said Longview Fire Chief Brad Hannig during a press conference on Saturday.

The victims who died at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging facility are: Gilbert …

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