Deaths are reported after a tank imploded at a Washington pulp and paper mill

Authorities said some victims had suffered burns or inhalation injuries and there was no immediate threat to the public.

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May 26, 2026 4:11 PM EDT

LONGVIEW, Wash. (AP) — The implosion of a chemical tank at a pulp and paper mill in southwestern Washington state on Tuesday injured at least 10 people, while an undisclosed number of others had been killed or remained missing, authorities said.

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In a joint statement, Nippon Dynawave Packaging Co. and local first response agencies confirmed there had been fatalities.

Deaths are reported after a tank imploded at a Washington pulp and paper mill

Deaths are reported after a tank imploded at a Washington pulp and paper mill

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