Here's what we know about the Longview, WA implosion victims
Eleven people died in a chemical implosion at a Longview, Washington paper mill. Here's what we know about the victims.
Eleven people died in a chemical implosion at a Longview, Washington paper mill. Here's what we know about the victims.
Flags lowered for 11 killed in factory implosion
Recovery efforts are complete at the Nippon Diner Packaging Company in Washington after a ruptured chemical tank killed 11 people in the state's deadliest industrial incident in recent history.
Recovery efforts are complete at the Nippon Diner Packaging Company in Washington after a ruptured chemical tank killed 11 people in the state's deadliest industrial incident in recent history.
Union leaders say Longview, WA implosion needs 'uncompromising' investigation
A spokesperson for the labor union representing victims of the Longview, Washington paper mill implosion says an "uncompromising" investigation is needed now that the recovery mission is complete.
A spokesperson for the labor union representing victims of the Longview, Washington paper mill implosion says an "uncompromising" investigation is needed now that the recovery mission is complete.
Final 2 victims recovered from deadly Longview, WA implosion
First responders in Longview have now located, and recovered, the final two victims who died from a chemical tank implosion earlier this week.
First responders in Longview have now located, and recovered, the final two victims who died from a chemical tank implosion earlier this week.
Gov. Ferguson orders flags lowered for victims of Longview, WA implosion
Governor Ferguson has ordered flags across the state to fly at half-staff for one week, in memory of the 11 victims killed at a Washington paper mill. "We grieve with the Longview community and the impacted families."
Governor Ferguson has ordered flags across the state to fly at half-staff for one week, in memory of the 11 victims killed at a Washington paper mill. "We grieve with the Longview community and the impacted families."
Longview families push for accountability after chemical implosion
Family members are honoring the lives lost and asking for accountability after a devastating chemical tank implosion at a Longview, Washington paper mill this week.
Family members are honoring the lives lost and asking for accountability after a devastating chemical tank implosion at a Longview, Washington paper mill this week.
2 still missing in Longview, WA implosion; 11 dead
The body of another worker was recovered from the deadly chemical tank implosion at a Longview paper mill. Two remain missing.
The body of another worker was recovered from the deadly chemical tank implosion at a Longview paper mill. Two remain missing.
Families, union demand answers after Longview, WA mill tank implosion
The Longview community is mourning and demanding accountability following a fatal chemical tank implosion at the Nippon Dynawave mill on Tuesday.
The Longview community is mourning and demanding accountability following a fatal chemical tank implosion at the Nippon Dynawave mill on Tuesday.
'Seattle News Weekly': Discussing the Longview, WA implosion
On this week's episode of the Seattle News Weekly podcast, FOX 13's Bill Wixey and Matthew Smith sit down to discuss the biggest stories of the week.
On this week's episode of the Seattle News Weekly podcast, FOX 13's Bill Wixey and Matthew Smith sit down to discuss the biggest stories of the week.
Family honors legacy of worker killed in Longview, WA implosion
Gilbert Bernal, 52, died after the blast in Cowlitz County, where recovery efforts remain underway. He had worked as an instrument technician at the facility for more than a decade and had been in the trade since 2004.
Gilbert Bernal, 52, died after the blast in Cowlitz County, where recovery efforts remain underway. He had worked as an instrument technician at the facility for more than a decade and had been in the trade since 2004.
Family mourns man killed in Longview chemical implosion
We're learning more about the victims of a deadly chemical implosion at a paper mill in Longview, Washington, which left 8 people dead, 8 others injures, and three still missing.
We're learning more about the victims of a deadly chemical implosion at a paper mill in Longview, Washington, which left 8 people dead, 8 others injures, and three still missing.
Massive chemical flush underway in Longview
On the second day of recovery following what the governor called the deadliest industrial tragedy in modern state history, the Department of Ecology is flushing a massive 500,000-gallon toxic chemical spill away from Longview's water supply.
On the second day of recovery following what the governor called the deadliest industrial tragedy in modern state history, the Department of Ecology is flushing a massive 500,000-gallon toxic chemical spill away from Longview's water supply.
Crews recover remains of 6 of 9 workers missing after WA chemical tank rupture
Crews have recovered six of nine workers missing and presumed to be dead after a chemical tank rupture in Washington state. The total death toll is 11, including three who are still missing. It’s one of the deadliest U.S. workplace accidents in recent decades.
Crews have recovered six of nine workers missing and presumed to be dead after a chemical tank rupture in Washington state. The total death toll is 11, including three who are still missing. It’s one of the deadliest U.S. workplace accidents in recent decades.
Eight dead in Longview chemical implosion
Eight people are dead and three remain missing after a massive chemical implosion at a Longview facility. Rescue teams face chest-deep water and a caustic "white liquor" that is so corrosive it is eating through their personal protective equipment. The EPA is actively monitoring the area after 500,000 gallons of the material seeped into nearby neighborhood dikes.
Eight people are dead and three remain missing after a massive chemical implosion at a Longview facility. Rescue teams face chest-deep water and a caustic "white liquor" that is so corrosive it is eating through their personal protective equipment. The EPA is actively monitoring the area after 500,000 gallons of the material seeped into nearby neighborhood dikes.
8 dead, 3 still missing after Longview, WA chemical implosion
The chemical tank explosion at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging facility in Longview has killed eight people, and three workers remain missing.
The chemical tank explosion at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging facility in Longview has killed eight people, and three workers remain missing.
9 remain missing after Longview, WA implosion
Following a chemical tank implosion at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging facility in Longview on Tuesday morning, officials confirmed on Wednesday that the death toll has risen to two and nine workers remain missing.
Following a chemical tank implosion at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging facility in Longview on Tuesday morning, officials confirmed on Wednesday that the death toll has risen to two and nine workers remain missing.
Longview paper mill’s history shows deep ties to Cowlitz County
Towering over the Columbia River for more than 70 years, the Nippon Dynawave paper mill has become more than just an industrial site in Longview it’s a community fixture.
Towering over the Columbia River for more than 70 years, the Nippon Dynawave paper mill has become more than just an industrial site in Longview it’s a community fixture.
Nine missing after Longview plant implosion
Following an unprecedented chemical implosion at a Longview packaging plant that leaked over 550,000 gallons of toxic white liquor into the Columbia River, state officials confirm two workers are dead and nine remain missing.
Following an unprecedented chemical implosion at a Longview packaging plant that leaked over 550,000 gallons of toxic white liquor into the Columbia River, state officials confirm two workers are dead and nine remain missing.
Longview mill tragedy follows past fires
Following a recent tragedy, community members are expressing concern over the Nippon Dynamo packaging plant's history of industrial accidents, including a massive 2023 fire.
Following a recent tragedy, community members are expressing concern over the Nippon Dynamo packaging plant's history of industrial accidents, including a massive 2023 fire.
Toxic spill reaches the Columbia River after Longview implosion
Following a tank implosion that released 90,000 gallons of a corrosive chemical at the Nippon Dynamo plant, officials confirm toxic materials have entered the Columbia River as the mission shifts to recovery.
Following a tank implosion that released 90,000 gallons of a corrosive chemical at the Nippon Dynamo plant, officials confirm toxic materials have entered the Columbia River as the mission shifts to recovery.