1 dead, 9 missing after chemical tank ruptures at pulp and paper mill in Washington state: Officials

June 1, 2026 by yassine

Washington, May 26, 2026.

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Authorities initially referred to the incident as a chemical explosion and then an implosion, before referring to it as a rupture.

Matt Amos, battalion chief for the Longview Fire Department, told reporters recovery efforts are set to resume Wednesday.

“Responders are continuing efforts to structurally continue reading …