Chemical tank explosion at Washington paper mill kills multiple people
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Summary
A major chemical explosion at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging Company in Longview, Washington, resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries. The incident occurred on May 26 when a tank containing "white liquor" (a chemical used in papermaking) ruptured. Emergency services responded at approximately 7:18 a.m. local time. The facility is a pulp and paper mill and liquid packaging plant.
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Officials can also confirm fatalities related to the incident.
The rupture of a tank containing white liquor.
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