Two workers have been identified after a deadly chemical implosion at a Longview paper mill killed at least two people. Nine people remain missing and eight others were injured.
from THU 3:21 PM PDT until FRI 12:00 AM PDT, Kittitas County, Benton County, Franklin County, Walla Walla County, Columbia County, Yakima County, Klickitat Countyfrom THU 3:20 PM PDT until FRI 12:00 AM PDT, Douglas County, Grant County, Pend Oreille County, Okanogan County, Stevens County, Ferry County, Whitman County, Lincoln County, Adams County, Asotin County, Spokane County, Chelan County, Garfield County Two workers have been identified after a deadly chemical implosion at a Longview paper mill killed at least two people.
Nine people remain missing and eight others were injured following the explosion at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging facility.after a tank of white liquor imploded at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging facility on Tuesday, May 26. Eight others also suffered injuries including chemical burns and inhalation. Search and recovery efforts are underway for the victims who remain unaccounted for. Because of the toxic chemicals, the victims' remains must be decontaminated before the coroner can begin the formal identification process.
A photo of the ruptured tank of white liquor that imploded at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging facility in Longview on May 26, 2026. As of Thursday, only two victims of the implosion have been identified by family members: Jared Ammons and Gilbert Bernal. Family and friends described Ammons as a "loving husband, devoted father, cherished son and caring brother.
" He leaves behind his wife, two kids, and another child on the way. Friends said Bernal was one of the best people they've ever met, and "was a Godly man in every sense of the word.
"said Bernal was loved by many and worked hard to provide for his family. The online fundraiser will go towards his family's funeral expenses and other needs during this troubling time. There is still little information about the rest of the workers who remain missing or were hurt in the chemical implosion. City officials or the Cowlitz County Medical Examiner's Office will release details as they continue the recovery process.
A press conference is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. Thursday with officials from Longview Fire Department, Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Ecology. You can watch it onFollowing 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. Paid street parking coming to Bellevue
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