Longview, Washington chemical tank rupture kills worker
PUBLISHED Jul 10, 2026, 9:55 PM ET
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A chemical tank rupture at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging paper and packaging plant in Longview, Washington, left at least one person dead and nine others missing on Monday morning, according to local authorities cited by CNN. The incident occurred around 7:30 a.m. and involved a vessel containing “white liquor,” a hazardous chemical mixture used in paper production. Nine people were injured, including eight employees and one firefighter who has been treated and released. Officials report the tank, which held about 900,000 gallons, remains unstable, making recovery operations complex, though no significant off-site public health risks have been detected so far.
By Daniel Hayes | JQJO News
Timeline of Events
- 7:30 a.m. local time Incident begins at Longview plant
- Shortly after Emergency responders arrive, assess hazards
- Same morning Officials confirm one worker fatality
- Same day Nine people reported injured, one firefighter
- Same day Authorities report nine workers still missing
- Same day Tank contents revised to 900,000 gallons
- Later that day Ecology deploys spills response monitoring team
- Later that day National Guard civil support team mobilized
News Intelligence
- This incident highlights the risks associated with industrial work, especially in the paper and packaging industry. If you or a loved one work in similar environments, consider discussing safety protocols and emergency response plans. It's a reminder that workplace safety is everyone's responsibility.
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