Tank rupture at Nippon Dynawave in Longview of WA state: chemical tank implosion injures/kills; Longview is the city in Cowlitz County, pop ~36k (2010).
A Nippon Dynawave Packaging tank ruptured at its Longview, Washington facility, causing multiple injuries and fatalities. Responders have declared a mass casualty scene; several patients have been transported to local hospitals as investigators assess the incident.
Two major chemical emergencies on the U.S. West Coast have raised questions about regulation and safety oversight. A Longview, Washington mill tank ruptured, killing two and injuring others, while a Southern California chemical tank overheated, prompting evacuations. Authorities say recovery is ongoing and investigations into responsibility are under way.