Ninth Victim Confirmed in Longview Paper Mill Disaster as Rescue Efforts Continue
TL;DR
Recovery crews in Longview confirmed nine deaths from the Nippon Dynawave packaging mill chemical rupture, with two workers still missing; authorities will press on with searches and preserve evidence for investigation, while environmental agencies mitigate a caustic spill, monitor water quality, and coordinate cleanup and flushing of dikes to protect local waterways.
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- What we know: Families identify some victims of Longview paper mill implosion KING5.com
- Bodies of 6 of the 9 missing employees recovered following chemical tank rupture at paper mill ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
- 'Just trying every way to get ahold of him': Family identifies victim in Longview paper mill disaster KGW
- Longview Nippon blast survivors face long recoveries after severe white liquor burns KATU
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