The death toll from a chemical spill at a paper plant in the northwestern United States has risen to eight, an official said Thursday, with three others still missing.
A huge tank holding tens of thousands of gallons (liters) of a highly caustic substance imploded on Tuesday at the plant in Longview, Washington state, sparking a major operation.
“We can confirm that six of the nine individuals have been recovered,” Brad Hannig, fire chief of Longview Fire Department, told a news conference.
“We continue working with the coroner to notify families.”
Two people were previously confirmed dead on Wednesday, bringing the death toll to eight.
