An implosion at a Washington State paper facility killed 11 people and injured several others. Photo courtesy Longview Fire Department/Facebook
May 31 (UPI) -- Authorities have identified 11 people killed in an implosion at a paper manufacturing facility in Washington last week.
The Longview Fire Department said Saturday that officials recovered one final body from the sight of the incident, bringing the death toll to 11.
The Cowlitz County Coroner's Office identified those killed as: Gilbert Bernal, 52; Tyler Covington, 29; Brad Covington, 27; Robert Wilson, 48; Dale Miller, 54; Jared Ammons, 35; Braydon Finkas, 38; Clinton "CJ" Doran, 26; John Forsberg, 51; Norman Barlow, 58; and Dillon Miller.
"I hope today will give the families so affected by this incident the closure needed to begin the long process of healing," Longview Fire Chief Brand Hannig said.
