Authorities in Longview, Washington, have shifted from rescue to recovery operations after a 900,000-gallon chemical tank ruptured Tuesday at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging pulp and paper mill. Officials confirmed two deaths and said nine additional workers remain missing and are feared dead. The tank contained white liquor, a caustic mixture of sodium hydroxide and sodium sulfide used in paper production, with an estimated 550,000 to 570,000 gallons released. Tests now confirm the spill has reached the Columbia River. As of Wednesday, air quality and Longview’s municipal drinking water show no identified health impacts, while environmental assessments of the river continue.
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Este desastre podría afectar la salud y la seguridad de su comunidad. Si vive cerca del río Columbia, tenga cuidado. Evite el área alrededor de la fábrica. Manténgase atento a las noticias locales para obtener información actualizada sobre la seguridad del agua.
Se trata de una grave tragedia industrial con posibles efectos ambientales a largo plazo. El impacto total en el río Columbia aún no está claro. Si conoces a alguien cerca de Longview, vale la pena reenviar esta información. Deben mantenerse informados y seguros.
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