Chemical Tank Rupture at Washington Paper Mill Kills, Leaves Workers Missing
Recovery paused as an unstable white liquor tank complicates rescue after an early-morning rupture killed at least one person and left nine employees unaccounted for.
RedStateNew: Tragic Implosion Rocks Longview Paper Mill, Fatalities and Injuries Reported
The GuardianOne person killed and at least nine injured in implosion at Washington state packaging plant
ABC News9 employees missing, 1 fatality after chemical tank ruptures at pulp and paper mill in Washington state: Officials
CBS NewsAt least one dead, 9 workers missing after deadly chemical tank implosion at Washington state paper mill
Overview
Officials said recovery operations at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging plant in Longview were paused and will resume on Wednesday because the damaged white liquor tank remains unstable.
The tank ruptured at approximately 7:15 a.m., authorities said, triggering a hazardous materials incident at the pulp and paper mill.
About 40 firefighters and paramedics, a regional hazmat team and state ecology workers responded and are coordinating with facility personnel, officials said.
Authorities said nine employees remain unaccounted for and that families of unaccounted employees have been notified.
Officials confirmed at least one fatality and said eight employees and one firefighter were injured, with patients treated for burns and inhalation injuries while investigators work to determine the cause.
Analysis
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