Chemical tank rupture in southwest WA leaves at least 1 dead, 9 missing

By: Jake Goldstein-Street

Outlets: Washington State Standard

Published: May 26, 2026

Words: 1,057

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 4 days ago

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A chemical tank burst at a mill in Longview on Tuesday, killing at least one person and leaving nine others missing, authorities said.

The tank, containing a caustic solution known as white liquor, was reported to have ruptured around 7:20 a.m. at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging plant along the Columbia River, according to the local fire department. The chemical can cause severe burns.

Authorities confirmed at least one person died, and nine employees remained unaccounted …

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